Overview
- A car crashed and was engulfed by flames on Thursday, July 16, and the blaze spread from the vehicle into nearby moorland.
- National Highways and fire services announced the A628 Woodhead Pass will remain closed in both directions until at least Friday morning, July 24, for safety while operations continue.
- Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, National Highways and South Yorkshire Police are coordinating a sustained multi‑agency response at the scene.
- Traffic through the A628 between A57 Hollingworth and A616 Flouch is being diverted on local routes and long‑distance drivers are advised to use the M1, M62 or M60.
- The vehicle blaze complicates work already being affected by a separate Tintwistle moorland fire that has burned for more than three weeks and could lengthen disruption and safety checks.