UPDATE: All lanes are now reopen.
#M5 northbound between J5 - J4A. Earlier vehicle which caught fire has been removed and all lanes are now open. Delays have eased.
— Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) January 20, 2018
Original story: ONE lane is closed on the M5 for a clear up after a lorry fire.
Initially three lanes were closed after the lorry fire at 1pm this afternoon between Junction 5 and 4a, and traffic was also stopped for a short period while the lorry was moved and firefighters made the scene safe
Traffic has been released in the last half hour, but Highways England of warning of long delays of up to one hour.
Traffic has been released on the #M5 northbound between J5 - J4A. 1 lane remains closed for clear-up. Long delays. pic.twitter.com/EMGB1xfAOj
— Highways England (@HighwaysWMIDS) January 20, 2018
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