The lorry on fire on the M5 near Bridgwater (Picture: UKcheckpoints.info)
A fairground lorry on fire blocked the M5 this morning, with thick smoke seen pouring into the air.
Video showed how it managed to reach the hard shoulder, where flames were licking up the sides from the wheels as other vehicles kept driving before the road could be cordoned off.
Firefighters were called just before 9.30am to the blaze between junctions 22 and 23 near Bridgwater.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the trailer of the vehicle was ‘well alight’.
The trailer was ‘well alight’ (Picture: UKcheckpoints.info)
Smoke was seen pouring from the vehicle (Picture: UKcheckpoints.info)
Two fire engines and a water carrier were sent to deal with the emergency, while police were also on scene.
The northbound carriageway was completely blocked while the fire was brought under control, with one lane then opening back up with two lanes remaining closed.
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