Lorry fire sparks travel hell as M5 closed and drivers forced to abandon cars in 5hr queues

Drivers have been abandoning their cars in the middle of the road, with two of three lanes of the motorway closed between junction 22 at Edithmead, and junction 23 at Dunball since this morning. National Highways South West were advised motorists to remain in their vehicles for safety as drivers watched thick black smoke billow into the sky. Heart-stopping footage shows a man inside the lorry cab as the flames erupt while the HGV is parked up on the hard shoulder. Continue reading: Half-term getaway hell as M5 STILL closed SEVEN HOURS after lorry caught fire as drivers brace for huge delays The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news