A61 near Ripon in North Yorkshire closed after Land Rover dramatically catches fire
The A61 in North Yorkshire has been shut in both directions after a Land Rover caught fire.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service shared an image of the vehicle completely engulfed by flames near Ripon today.
North Yorkshire Police said: "Significant road disruption on A61 near Ripon due to a car fire on the A61 south of Ripon, the road has had to be closed in both directions so the surface can be made safe.
"The A61 road between Ripley and Ripon is currently closed due to a Land Rover fire. The fire has been extinguished but road remains closed due to fuel spillage."