Lorry fire causes traffic misery in Hodnet

[gallery] Motorists in north Shropshire faced misery after a major road was forced to close for nearly 10 hours following a lorry fire. Motorists in north Shropshire faced misery after a major road was forced to close for nearly 10 hours following a lorry fire. The A53 Hodnet bypass was closed both ways between Tern Hill and Hodnet yesterday following the fire which began shortly before 11am. The fire took place by the Espley Roundabout and involved a lorry containing about 11 tonnes of straw. Police said diversions were put in place for motorists while the road was closed until 8.30pm.