M5 in West Midlands reopens after closure due to fire
An earlier road closure due to a fire has been lifted
A road closure on the M5 has been lifted after a fire which had spread to the embankment.
National Highways West Midlands said the southbound carriageway had been reopened between Junction 3 and Junction 4 after all lanes had previously been closed due to a fire.
It also said there would be residual delays.
A spokesman for National Highways West Midlands said: “All lanes now open on the M5 southbound between Junction 3 for Quinton and Junction 4 for Lydiate Ash following an off-network fire which had spread to the embankment.
“Residual delays of 15 mins and 1 mile of congestion on the approach.
“Have a safe onward journey.”
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