DRIVERS on the M5 have been warned about major delays after a vehicle caught on fire.
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Traffic has come to a halt between J6 and J7 on the M5 southbound due to a vehicle catching on fire.
National Highways have warned drivers to expect up to 25-minute delays and three miles of congestion.
Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service has arrived at the scene and is dampening down the vehicle.
Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M5 southbound in #Worcestershire between J6 and J7 (#Worcester) due to a vehicle fire.
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) July 14, 2022
The Fire Service are on scene and are dampening down the vehicle. There's a 25 minute delay on approach, with 3 miles of congestion. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/Bn5tKzJEo4
National Highways: West Midlands said: "Traffic has been STOPPED on the #M5 southbound in #Worcestershire between J6 and J7 (#Worcester) due to a vehicle fire.
"The Fire Service is on scene and crews are dampening down the vehicle.
"There's a 25-minute delay on approach, with three miles of congestion."
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