M5 near Droitwich - car fire closes two lanes

Two lanes are closed southbound between junctions 4A (M42) and junction 5 (Droitwich) while the fire service damp down a car which caught fire.

#M5 southbound between J4a (#M42) and J5 (#Droitwich), traffic stopped due to a car fire. @HWFire @WMerciaPolice are on scene. Delays building. pic.twitter.com/eWxp8QUWMI

— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) September 5, 2022

Delays of 20 minutes and three miles of congestion are being reported by National Highways. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey.

Traffic released in 2 lanes (of 4) on the #M5 southbound between J4a (#M42) and J5 (#Droitwich). 2 lanes remain closed for the fire service to damp down a car which caught fire. Currently causing a 20 min delay and 3 miles of congestion. Allow extra time for your journey. pic.twitter.com/18lQkxyNwF

— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) September 5, 2022

West Mercia Police are also on the scene. 

We are aware of a vehicle fire on the M5 southbound just before J5 #Droitwich. The is carriageway is closed whilst @HWFireControl deal with the incident. Image @HighwaysWMIDS pic.twitter.com/EEaotElxds

— North Worcestershire Police (@NWorcsCops) September 5, 2022

This update has now been released. Another lane has re-opened. 

Another lane has been re-opened past the scene of the earlier car fire on the #M5 southbound between J4a (#M42) and J5 (#Droitwich). Recovery is on scene to remove the remains of the car. Delays of approximately 20 mins and 3 miles of congestion currently. pic.twitter.com/ZAZTOAnuFD

— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) September 5, 2022