Drivers warned of restrictions on East Lothian road after crash causes car to set on fire

Police in East Lothian warn drivers of restrictions on the road between Tranent and Macmerry after a crash caused a car to catch fire at 8am this morning.

The crash occurred on the A199 near Annfield Farm and involved a car and a lorry, with the car involved catching fire that was put out by the Fire and Rescue Service.

The driver of the car received minor injuries and the driver of the lorry was uninjured.

Although the road is open, the police have warned that there may be restrictions.

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