Lorry fire causes disruption on North Devon Link Road
Fire crews tackle lorry blaze on A361 near Barnstaple causing delays on North Devon Link Road
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Ella Sampson
30 Apr 2025 10:27 AM
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A lorry fire on the A361 …
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