queuing traffic on the M5. Photo Highways England
TRAFFIC remains slow on the M5 northbound after a car fire between junction 13 and 14.
Two lanes were shut but have now re-opened after the fire at around 1pm.
Vehicle recovery complete all lanes now open #M5 northbound J14 (#Thornbury) - J13 (#Stroud). Long delays from 14 will take time to clear.
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) July 17, 2016
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