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Van fire closes stretch of A5 in Shropshire

A van fire shut a stretch of the A5 in Shropshire this morning.

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The fire closed a stretch of the A5 in Shropshire. Credit: @OPUShropshire

Both lanes on the westbound carriageway, near to junction seven of the M54 on the outskirts of Telford, were closed following the incident at about 2.30am.

The Highways Agency said one of the lanes reopened at about 5.25am and the incident had been cleared by 6am.

There were no reports of any injuries.