Smoke from the M5 fire seen from Eastington playing fields. Pic: Jono Taylor
MOTORISTS are being warned of delays after a vehicle fire on the M5 near Stroud.
One lane remains closed between junction 13 for Stroud and 14 for Thornbury / Falfield southbound.
The fire is out but smoke across all three lanes has caused long delays.
Motorists are being advice to approach with care.
The entire southbound carriageway was fully blocked.
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