TRAVEL ALERT: A24 part-closed at Findon after false fire alert

Fire crews were called regarding the incident between Findon and the Washington roundabout after smoke was seen coming from the vehicle.

The smoke was due to a mechanical failure of a turbo component and not a fire, a West Sussex Fire spokesperson has said.

One lane of the A24 remains closed northbound and there is heavy congestion, according to police.

Sussex police said the service recieved a call at 7.20am after the lorry broke down.

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