A terrifying collision involving two vehicles resulted in a lorry catching fire on a busy road, sending tires soaring “30 feet into the air”. The incident occurred on the A1 highway between the Thistly Cross roundabout and Haddington in East Lothian, Scotland, at approximately 3:50 pm. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area, advising motorists to steer clear.

Eyewitnesses described the harrowing scene, with Mark Innes recounting how the lorry continued moving before suddenly erupting in flames, reminiscent of a scene from a movie. Fortunately, everyone involved in the crash escaped unharmed.

Authorities from Police Scotland confirmed the closure of the northbound A1 stretch between Thistly Cross roundabout and the Haddington turn off due to the two-vehicle collision that took place on Wednesday, March 11, at 3:50 pm. Traffic Scotland issued warnings to anticipate delays and seek alternative routes as the A1 was shut down northbound at Haddington around 4 pm.