Foyle bridge closed due to car on fire in Derry
Foyle Bridge in Derry has been closed in both directions due to an incident in which a car was on fire.
Barriers have been pulled across the carriageway to close off the bridge, with police currently in attendance in the area.
Police in Derry said: “The Foyle Bridge has been closed to all traffic as emergency services work to clear the scene of the car fire and to make the road safe.
"Emergency services are dealing with a report of a car on fire on Foyle Bridge.
"This is causing tailbacks. Please take an alternative route, if possible, and we will provide an update as soon as this has been dealt with and the scene cleared."
In a statement Traffic Watch NI advised motorists on Thursday afternoon: “The Foyle Bridge has been closed in both directions due to vehicle fire. Seek an alternative route.”
There are no further details at present.