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UPDATE: M40 southbound reopens following lorry fire

By James Smith 4th Jan 2025

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Local News by James Smith 4th Jan 2025

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Images of the fire on the M40 (images via Facebook)

The M40 in Warwickshire has now reopened following a lorry fire on Friday (January 3).

The southbound carriageway was shut for around eight hours following the incident between J16 (Hockley Heath) and J15 (Warwick).

National Highways has now confirmed the road has reopened.

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