M5 delays as lorry bursts into flames in Somerset

Queues of traffic building on the M5. Credit: Highways England

Part of the M5 was blocked this morning because of a lorry fire.

The incident has been reported on the Bristol-bound side of the motorway.

Roads monitoring website Inrix says: "One lane closed and delays due to lorry fire on M5 Northbound from J23 A39 (Bridgwater North) to J22 (Burnham-on-sea).

"Congestion to the A38 towards Burnham on Sea as traffic diverts away from the fire.

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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue said the lorry was carrying 20 tonnes of animal feed. All of the feed and most of the vehicle was damaged.

Crews used breathing apparatus and water jets to extinguish the fire and have now left the scene.