Drivers face severe delays after lorry fire

Drivers face long delays after a lorry fire closed a section of a motorway.

The M5 has now reopened in both directions between junction 22, at Burnham-on-Sea, and junction 23 at Puriton, with two lanes still closed southbound.

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Emergency surface repairs are anticipated to be carried out later on Friday evening.

National Highways says motorists face up to four hours of delays compared to normal travel time.