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M5 re-opened after lorry fire near Burnham

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  • Traffic was stopped between Burnham and Puriton after a vehicle fire this morning.
  • The M5 was closed between Burnham and Puriton due to a lorry fire.
  • The northbound lane has been re-opened, National Highways said.
  • Two lanes southbound will remain closed throughout the rest of the day and overnight.
  • The closure will allow resurfacing works to take place after the damage caused by the fire.

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