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Tanker Fire: M5 southbound re-opens following earlier tanker fire

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Monday, 11 October 2021 06:03

The M5 in Worcestershire has been reopened southbound between J5 Droitwich and J6 Worcester following an earlier vehicle fire.

3 of (4) lanes remain closed for vehicle recovery and carriageway repair.

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service lead the response to a vehicle fire, a tanker carrying a load of asphalt

Highways England have resources in attendance assisting with traffic management.

The lane closures are expected to remain in place for some time with delays of 60 minutes on the approach at this time.

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