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Lorry fire closes part of M45 for several hours

National Highways A lorry on fire on the M45 in the dark. The vehicle has a white and orange side, with flames coming out it and visible damage. A man in a high vis outfit is standing at the rear end of the trailer. National Highways
Emergency services were called to the motorway, to the south of Rugby

The westbound section of the M45 has reopened after being closed for about seven hours following a lorry fire.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it attended the motorway between junction 17 of the M1 and the A45 for Dunchurch, Warwickshire, at about 00:00 GMT.

National Highways said the road reopened at about 07:30 after the lorry was removed.

It thanked motorists for their patience.

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