Motorway delays caused by lorry fire

Drivers were warned to expect delays after a lorry caught fire on a motorway.

Traffic reporting service Inrix said two lanes were closed heading southbound on the M1 between junction 11 for Dunstable and junction 10 for Luton Airport.

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According to the AA's live traffic map, the incident was first reported at about 05:00 BST and smoke was blowing across the carriageway.

National Highways said the road reopened[1] at about 07:45 BST but drivers should still expect delays of up to 45 minutes.

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