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The A1M motorway has been closed near Wetherby after crews were called to battle a lorry fire caused by a load of batteries.

The A1M has been shut southbound between Junction 47 Harrogate/Knaresborough and Junction 46 Wetherby while firefighters battle the blaze, which is a load of batteries on fire.

A spokesman said: "The #A1M is now CLOSED between J47 #Harrogate #Knaresborough #A59 and J46 #Wetherby. Firefighters continue their efforts to extinguish to HGV fire. The vehicle was carrying batteries so this may take some time. Diversion via the #A168

"The A1M remains CLOSED J47 to J46 whilst our firefighting colleagues @NorthYorksFire @WYFRS continue to pull apart to load to get it fully extinguished.

"Diversion via #A168 from either J47 or J48."

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area due to the smash.

A1M motorway closed in Yorkshire as crews battle load of batteries on fire in HGV - traffic warning