The A11 in west Suffolk was closed for more than five hours last night due to a fire coming from a van. 

Emergency services were called to the A11 near Mildenhall, between junction A1063 and the B1085, near Kennett, to reports of a van which was "well alight" at about 8.40pm on Monday.

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The road was closed immediately and fire services from Brandon, Mildenhall and Thetford stations attended the scene. 

The van, which was badly damaged, was removed from the road by a recovery team at just before 3am.The van, which was badly damaged, was removed from the road by a recovery team at just before 3am. (Image: Brandon Fire Station)

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Crews were then able to put out the fire at about 10.05pm using jet pipes and breathing apparatus. 

A National Highways spokesman confirmed the road was reopened just before 3am when recovery finished clearing the scene.