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A caravan fire on the M5 southbound near Worcester has stopped traffic. Fire crews are at the scene between junctions 5 and 6, with one lane open.
A caravan fire on the M5 southbound near Worcester on the evening of 28 May has caused significant disruption. According to one report, traffic was stopped; another says fire crews are at the scene between junctions 5 and 6, with one lane open.
The incident has led to long delays. Further details are still emerging.
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A caravan fire on the southbound M5 near Droitwich has led to traffic being held. The incident occurred in the evening, with further updates pending.
A caravan fire on the southbound M5 near Droitwich has led to traffic being held. The incident occurred in the evening, with further updates pending.
A caravan fire on the M5 near Worcester is causing long delays. Firefighters are at the scene between Junction 5 and Junction 6 on the southbound lane...
A caravan fire on the M5 near Worcester is causing long delays. Firefighters are at the scene between Junction 5 and Junction 6 on the southbound lanes. One lane remains open.
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