Van with dangerous load stopped by Lincolnshire Police on A1 at Stamford

Police have intercepted a van with perilously stacked cargo on the A1 near Stamford.

When the white van was pulled over it was packed with timber and panels and had a single strap holding the doors together, although open.

According to officers it was also being driven at more than 60mph, exceeding the speed limit for a goods vehicle under 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway.

Lincolnshire, Rutland and Cambridgeshire police officers are involved in monitoring the A1 in the Stamford area.