M5 delays: huge lorry fire causes early morning delays on busy motorway near Worcester

National Highways are warning of delays of up to 30 minutes in the area
Heather Carrick
By Heather Carrick
14th Mar 2024, 7:44am
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Drivers on the M5 faced early morning delays following a lorry fire.

A lorry fire caused delays on the M5 this morning, with traffic being held with emergency services attend the scene. (Credit: National Highways)A lorry fire caused delays on the M5 this morning, with traffic being held with emergency services attend the scene. (Credit: National Highways)
A lorry fire caused delays on the M5 this morning, with traffic being held with emergency services attend the scene. (Credit: National Highways)

The vehicle was alight on the northbound carriageway between Junction 8 for the M50 and Junction 7 for Worcester. The fire was extinguished at around 7.30am, however National Highways has still warned of tailbacks for drivers

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National Highways warned of hour delays, saying in an update: "Lanes 2 and 3 (of 3) are now open on the #M5 northbound between J8 #M50 & J7 #Worcester south. Lane 1 remains closed past the scene, @HWFireControl are being assisted by @Glosfire at scene. Delays of 60 minutes and approx. 4 miles of congestion on approach."

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