Fire

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 lorry fire fireball motorway video emergency roadclosure firefighters accident

A powerful fire engulfing a lorry on the M5 motorway has been caught on dramatic video footage, capturing the intense blaze and massive fireball as the vehicle erupted into flames. The incident occurred in the early hours, … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 motorway lorry fire closure diversion traffic emergency delay transport

A significant fire involving a lorry has forced the closure of the M5 motorway in the southbound direction. Authorities have also announced that the northbound carriageway will be closed later today to manage the situation … Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 lorry fire traffic delays emergency accident motorway transport congestion

A lorry fire has caused major disruptions on the M5 motorway, leading to extensive traffic delays. The incident occurred in the early hours, forcing authorities to close lanes and manage the resulting congestion. Emergency …

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 gloucestershire fire hgv motorway traffic delay emergency transport closure

A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) caught fire on the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire during the early hours, leading to a complete closure of the affected stretch. Emergency services responded promptly to the blaze, but the fire … Read More

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 m5 traffic fire interchange delays motorway emergency commuters queues safety

A fire on the M5 motorway caused extensive traffic disruptions, leading to long queues at a crucial interchange. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, working to extinguish the fire and clear the affected …

Monday, March 9, 2026 fire restaurant closure lydney gloucestershire emergency community support damage investigation

The much-loved Bengal Balti restaurant in Lydney’s Forest of Dean has been forced to close indefinitely after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze, which started in the restaurant’s kitchen … Read More