A stretch of the M5 has been partially closed northbound due to a lorry fire this afternoon (Thursday).

Weston Mercury: The lorry fire on the M5 between Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Lester Solway.The lorry fire on the M5 between Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare. Photo by Lester Solway. (Image: Archant)

Two lanes of the motorway have been shut from junction 22 for Burnham-on-Sea to junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare following the blaze, and there is currently queuing traffic as a result.