THE A1 northbound between the A64 and Boston Spa was fully closed this morning (January 28) due to a van fire.

The carriageway was closed between junctions 44 and 45 after the van caught fire near Bramham.

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Police and firefighters were called to the scene.

West Yorkshire Police's Roads Policing Unit said no-one was injured.

The carriageway has since reopened.

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