A lorry lost its wheel and tire which cased the fires.
The road was closed for a time between J22 Markfield Interchange (Leicester A50, Coalville A511) and J21a Kirby Muxloe Interchange (Leicester, Newark A46). It is now reopen.
Thankfully nobody was injured.
Crews from Coalville and Southern fire stations were sent to put out the fire.
Fatal collison on A46 - Appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage
Leicestershire Police are appealing for witnesses or dash cam footage due to a collision on the A46 between Thrusssington and Sileby on 13th December 2025
Fresh appeal for information to find missing Loughborough student
Aryan is described as Asian, 5ft 5ins tall, of a slim build with collar-length black hair.
Britain’s most-bashed bridge is in Hinckley
Can you guess which bridge it is?
Did you witness the three-vehicle collision on M1 in Leicester this morning?
Four people were taken to hospital.
CCTV image released after elderly man has bank details taken in Mountsorrel
Detectives have identified a man they wish to speak to as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local businesses and events honoured at the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards
See the list of winners here.
Appeal to identify man in connection with Loughborough robbery
The incident happened in October.
Leicestershire councils could look like this in the future
The Government will now consider proposals.
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Can't Stop Christmas
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The Life Of Riley
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