Traffic was halted on the southbound A1(M) between junctions 46 and 47 last night when a Vauxhall Corsa caught fire.
The vehicle was completely destroyed by the blaze, which occurred at about 8.45pm between Flaxby and Wetherby Services.
The wreckage of the Corsa. Pic: Knaresborough Fire Station
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s incident log said:
“Knaresborough and Harrogate crews attended a Vauxhall Corsa well alight on the hard shoulder.
“The fire is believed to have been caused by a mechanical fault. Crews extinguished the fire using two hose reels. The car was destroyed by fire.”
Firefighters at the scene. Pic Knaresborough Fire Station
Last night National Highways alerted motorists to the incident and warned them to expect delays. Knaresborough Fire Station posted on social media this morning the road re-opened shortly afterwards.
Traffic is being held temporarily on the #A1M southbound between J47 and J46 near #Wetherby due to a vehicle fire. pic.twitter.com/Gpa4PvdDpZ
— National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) December 30, 2022
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