Minibus destroyed by fire on A1(M)

A minibus was destroyed by fire on the A1(M) this morning.

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway near the Leeming junction at about 11.30am.

Fire crews from Harrogate, Stokesley and Richmond responded to the 12-seater minibus well alight on the slip road of the motorway.

All passengers were accounted for, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

Crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire with a hose reel jet.

The incident, which caused long tailbacks on the northbound carriageway, was left with highways staff.

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