Vehicle fire in Somerset causes huge delays

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a vehicle fire on the M5 in Somerset (15 July).

The stretch of motorway is closed between junction 23 for Bridgwater and junction 22 for Burnham-on-Sea.

National Highways say a heavy goods vehicle burst into flames on the northbound carriageway this morning.

In an update, National Highways said: "One lane is now open on the M5 northbound between J23 Bridgwater and J22 Highbridge.

"The 2 inside lanes remain closed due to a heavy goods vehicle fire.

"Approximately 4 miles of congestion on the approach; 45 minute delays."

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