In January 2020 a lorry packed with Mr Kipling cakes burst into flames on the A42 to the north of Junction 13. Although a fire is primarily a Fire Service issue, the police attended to divert traffic, keep traffic flowing on the other carriageway and generally ensure that the firefighters. It is important that our police have the tools and training that they need to handle a wide variety of tasks, issues and problems. I believe that budget spent on preparation is never wasted.
