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Three-mile queue after car fire on A5 in Shrewsbury

Motorists faced rush hour delays on the A5 in Shrewsbury this morning due to a car fire.

Published Sep 7, 2015
Supporting image for story: Three-mile queue after car fire on A5 in Shrewsbury

One lane was closed on the A5 eastbound after the Preston Boats island because of a car fire and recovery work, with three miles of queuing traffic on the A5.

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