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999 crews dealt with a vehicle fire on the M4 eastbound between Bath and Chippenham.
Two lanes were closed and billowing smoke forced Highways England to put speed restrictions in place on the approach to the incident.
#M4 #J17 Chippenham to #J18 Bath - we are currently dealing with a vehicle fire on the hardshoulder - lanes 1 and 2 are closed for the emergency services and reduced speeds set on both carriageways due to the smoke - please approach with care. pic.twitter.com/d6j6XP9fvo
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) August 9, 2019
Update: 6.45am: The fire has been put out.
Update ... Vehicle fire #M4 #J17 Chippenham to #J18 Bath - Westbound. Fire has been extinguished and vehicle cleared to hard shoulder. All lanes are open. Thank you for your patience.
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) August 9, 2019
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