Car fire causes delays on M5 Northbound

A CAR fire brought delays to drivers on the M5 this morning (May 23).

The dramatic picture, taken shortly before 9am, shows a car engulfed in flames on the M5 Northbound between Junction 3 and Junction 4.

Two lanes of the M5 were closed whilst firefighters dealt with the incident.

National Highways warned of 30-minute delays and three miles of congestion during the incident.

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for comment.