Lorry driver moves vehicle away from public area before it catches fire in Wick
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Lorry driver moves vehicle away from public area before it catches fire in Wick

1 hour ago · Originally published 25 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Lorry driver 'acted quickly' before HGV exploded into flames on street 
Driver Paddy Blackwood moved his HGV away from a built-up area in Wick after it caught fire on Tuesday afternoon. By steering the vehicle to safety before it became fully engulfed in flames, he helped prevent potential harm to the local community.
Source: STV News Highland
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