Van severely damaged in fire near Bottesford Football Club

A van was severely damaged in a fire.

The vehicle caught on fire near Bottesford Football Club, in Nottingham Road, just after 10am this morning (Thursday, February 27).

There was 50% damage to the van.

The road was closed in both directions from the A52 to Longhedge Lane while emergency services tackled the blaze.

A Grantham fire crew used equipment including a hose reel to extinguish the fire.