Hadleigh explosions and lorry fire prompt Suffolk Police appeal

Police are appealing for witnesses following a lorry fire in Hadleigh.

Officers were called at 3.27am this morning to reports of loud explosions and a fire near Lady Lane where a large container lorry was ablaze.

Fire and ambulance attended the scene, and a lane closure was put in place on the A1071, until 8am.

The fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared by 6am, but the lorry and a nearby field have both been severely damaged in the blaze.

There are no reported casualties.

Officers would like to hear from any witnesses to the incident and are also appealing for anyone who was near Lady Lane in Hadleigh yesterday morning - in either direction - just prior to the incident and who has CCTV footage, to review the footage for anything that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101, quoting reference: 37/56082/22, or via the wesbite here.

Alternatively, email: ccc@suffolk.pnn.police.uk