M1 lorry fire live updates as lanes closed at Junction 28 for Mansfield due to blaze

Fire service say driver of burning lorry escaped unscathed

A spokeperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the lorry’s driver was unharmed and had been out of the vehicle when fire crews arrived. The fire service currently have two crews and a water carrier at the scene. A representative said fire crews at the scene had not yet confirmed whether the fire had been put out, with them saying it was “well alight” at 6pm.

The fire service’s two engines can be seen in the picture below.