SHOES were scattered all over the A34 last night when a lorry trailer caught fire and exploded.

Police were inundated with calls from members of the public frightened by the noise.

The driver, who was unhurt, was travelling south near Tilsley Park at about 10pm when his trailer burst into flames.

He had been carrying 15 pallets of shoes, which scattered across the carriageway, forcing it to be sealed off. It was not re-opened until 5am today.

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