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UPDATE: Lanes reopen on M40 but 90 minute delays predicted following vehicle fire

By James Smith 8th Oct 2023

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Local News by James Smith 8th Oct 2023

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The M40 is now open again northbound around junction 15 (image by James Smith)

Lanes have begun to reopen on the M40 near Warwick following a vehicle fire and fuel spillage.

The motorway had been shut northbound between J15 Warwick and J16 for the M42.

But an update from National Highways says lanes two and three are now open again - but 90 minute delays are still expected.

Lane one is likely to remain closed "throughout the evening".

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