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Traffic still slow on M5 near Halesowen after HGV fire

Traffic is still slow on the M5 southbound between junction three for Quinton and four for Bromsgrove with four miles of congestion after an HGV fire

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One lane is closed after the carriageway was earlier completely closed after the accident in the early hours of the rush hour.

There is heavy traffic along the M5 near to Halesowen, after a lorry caught fire.
There is heavy traffic along the M5 near to Halesowen, after a lorry caught fire.

National Highways say currently delays are in excess of 30 minutes and congestion is backing up for four miles but both slip roads southbound have re-opened.

They say police continue to work at the scene and specialist recovery is being arranged.