Lorry fire causes M5 congestion between Cullompton and Exeter (From Mid Devon Star)
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Lorry fire causes M5 congestion between Cullompton and Exeter
Updated 4:35pm Friday 15th March 2013 in News
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- Fire southbound between J28 and J29.
- Trailer destroyed in blaze.
- Lane closures cause delays.
1:25pm
TRAFFIC is now moving well but the recommended speed limit is still 40mph.
Lane one remains closed for recovery work.
10:08am
LANE two has now reopened but lane one remains closed for vehicle recovery and clean up work.
The lorry fire was originally reported around 5:40am.
9:02am
FIRE crews have described the lorry as a large goods vehicle which was "well alight."
The trailer unit and contents were destroyed by fire and the cause was accidental ignition, a spokesman said.
8:55am
COMMUTERS are facing delays on the M5 this morning (March 15) due to a lorry fire.
Lanes one and two southbound between J28 A373/B3181 (Cullompton Services) and J29 A30 (Exeter/Honiton) are closed as a result.
There are delays of up to 15 minutes and the recommended speed is 40mph.
