Crews tackle bin lorry fire in Peterborough

Fire crews in Peterborough have been tackling a bin lorry fire that has left a road blocked this afternoon.

Crews were called to tackle a ‘particularly difficult’ fire in a bin lorry along Fulbridge Road.

A statement from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “

Apologies if we’ve caused you some inconvenience this morning, we’ve been tackling a particularly difficult fire in a refuse lorry.

"Due to some mechanical issues it’s proved to be harder than usual.

“The fire itself is now under control and we will be moving it to a nearby waste site soon, however, there might still be some access difficulties around Fulbridge Road while we do this.”