TRAFFIC delays have been caused today following a lorry fire on the A12.Firefighters were called to the scene on the southbound carriageway of the A12 at Martlesham Heath, on the roundabout between BT and Brightwell, at about 6.20am.

TRAFFIC delays have been caused today following a lorry fire on the A12.

Firefighters were called to the scene on the southbound carriageway of the A12 at Martlesham Heath, on the roundabout between BT and Brightwell, at about 6.20am.

The road was closed between the Newbourne Road junction and the Eagle Way junction in Martlesham Heath, because of the fire.

The incident was cleared by 6.50am although there are still traffic queues reported in the area.