'Large vehicle fire' reported on A24 in West Sussex
Fire crews were called to the A24, near Horsham, on Monday morning (February 9).
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said three fire engines were sent to the scene.
“We were called at 6.57am this morning to a large vehicle fire on the A24 southbound between Broadbridge Heath and Hop Oast,” a fire service spokesperson said.
“Upon arrival crews found a lorry with overheated brakes. Firefighters used a high pressure hose reel to cool the brakes.”
Fire crews left the scene just after 8.30am.
Elsewhere, a number of roads are still closed due to recent flooding, whilst there have been reports of further emergency incidents in the county.
This includes the ongoing closure of the A29 and a collision involving a pedestrian. Read more at: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transport/sussex-traffic-vehicle-fire-on-a24-a29-among-roads-still-closed-due-to-flooding-and-multiple-collisions-reported-across-county-5507972