Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at a recycling centre in Nottingham. Twelve fire engines were sent to the scene on Abbeyfield Road in Lenton, which has been closed to traffic.
A large cloud of smoke was visible above the city, with motorists on the A52 Clifton Bridge reporting smoke blowing across the carriageway. Nearby residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed as a precaution.
The fire service expects crews to remain at the scene for several hours, possibly overnight. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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