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Lorry Fire Causes Chaos for Motorists - M54 Brought to Halt as Fire Crews Battle Fire
A lorry carrying about 70 tonnes of hay burned, and National Highways said recovery crews and emergency resurfacing will keep the route shut.
- On Tuesday evening, the M54 westbound closed between Junction 3 for Albrighton and Junction 4 for Telford after a lorry transporting about 70 tonnes of hay caught fire.
- Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service deployed six fire engines shortly before 18:30 BST to extinguish the blaze. The fire involved a lorry transporting about 70 tonnes of hay.
- Severe delays of 44 minutes affect motorists on the M54, with 2 miles of congestion reported between the A41 Newport Road and the A464. Traffic began queuing at about 06:30 on Wednesday.
- National Highways confirmed the road remains closed on Wednesday morning while recovery and clean-up crews operate at the scene. Emergency resurfacing will be required before reopening.
- A diversion route is in place while emergency services manage the incident. National Highways West Midlands advises motorists to avoid the area where possible due to ongoing disruption.
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Major motorway closed after massive lorry fire as drivers face long delays on M54
Drivers are being warned of a huge lorry fire that has resulted in long delays in the West Midlands following a huge lorry fire yesterday evening.The M54 in Staffordshire/Shropshire is closed westbound between J3 (Albrighton) and J4 (Telford) due to a fire involving a heavy goods vehicle. Traffic officers closed the carriageway shortly after 7pm yesterday evening (August 11) as a result of the lorry fire.The lorry was transporting hay when it ca…
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