WORCESTERSHIRE firefighters have been dealing with a vehicle fire on M5.
Firefighters were called to the fire on the M5 northbound between Junction 5 and Junction 4 at 12.20pm this afternoon (October 30).
After checking the cameras on the motorway the incident appears to be over, as the motorway is running normally.
12:20 @HWFireDroitwich @HWFireBromsgrove extinguish vehicle fire M5 Northbound Junc 5 to 4 with assistance of @HighwaysWMIDS
— HWFireControl (@HWFireControl) October 30, 2023
Meanwhile there has been a second vehicle on fire on the motorway northbound between J4A (M42) and J4 (Hagley, Rubery) this afternoon.
There were three miles of congestion on approach causing 20-minute delays at the worst point.
All lanes have now reopened on the M5 northbound and delays are clearing well in the area.
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