Road closures and tailbacks sparked by Derry fire

The Buncrana Road has reopened after being temporarily closed following a fire at the Pennyburn Pass area this afternoon.
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The fire is located on waste ground in the Pennyburn Industrial Estate.

It's understood a quantity of tyres are alight.

A large plume of black smoke was visible across the area.

A number of fire appliances attended the scene.

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.

The road reopened shortly before 5 p.m.

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