Police in the county say the A41 has been closed between Bletchley and the junction for the A53 at Tern Hill. A spokesperson said on Facebook: “The A41 is currently closed due to a collision.

As many as 60 firefighters from across Shropshire tackled the blaze at its height, which saw the roof almost completely burnt out. The nearby A41 was closed by police, but reopened at 07:30.