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Traffic delays on M5 as lorry bursts into flames near Bridgwater
Traffic delays on M5 as lorry bursts into flames near Bridgwater

BBC News

time10 hours ago

  • Automotive
  • BBC News

Traffic delays on M5 as lorry bursts into flames near Bridgwater

A lorry has burst into flames on a motorway, causing significant delays on the route. One lane on the northbound carriageway remains closed near junction 24 of the M5 at Bridgwater, Somerset. Traffic was held earlier and disruption from the scene show the vehicle engulfed by flames, with black smoke drifting across the road.A spokesperson for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said the lorry was empty, with two fire crews in attendance using hose reel jets to prevent the fire from escalating further.

Pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway not treated as a criminal matter, police say
Pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway not treated as a criminal matter, police say

RNZ News

timea day ago

  • RNZ News

Pipe bombs found by body near Auckland motorway not treated as a criminal matter, police say

The police cordon was set up near SH1 at Highbrook. Photo: RNZ / Bella Craig Pipe bombs found near a body beside Auckland's Southern Motorway are not a criminal matter, police say. Police were alerted to the death in Highbrook about 11.30am on Tuesday and it resulted in the motorway being closed for many hours . On Wednesday, police confirmed the devices found near the body of the man were pipe bombs that could have killed people within proximity. The death of the man had now been referred to the Coroner, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Hayward said. "Police will not be releasing detailed findings of the post-mortem, but it has indicated the man died of a self-inflicted injury." The man's death and the discovery of the pipe bombs were not being treated as a criminal matter, he said. "Police are currently unable to release further details surrounding the man, as formal identification procedures are yet to be completed." The man's next of kin had been contacted, he said, and they were being supported. "This incident has occurred in a very public place, and I understand there will naturally be curiosity surrounding what has taken place. "It's important to remember that a person has died and there is family grieving, so we ask people to be mindful of speculation." The Coroner would, in time, issue findings surrounding the circumstances that led to the man's death, Hayward said. If it is an emergency and you feel like you or someone else is at risk, call 111. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Outrage as millions of drivers hit by £15 EXTRA fee to fill up at petrol stations across UK – check routes to avoid
Outrage as millions of drivers hit by £15 EXTRA fee to fill up at petrol stations across UK – check routes to avoid

The Sun

timea day ago

  • Automotive
  • The Sun

Outrage as millions of drivers hit by £15 EXTRA fee to fill up at petrol stations across UK – check routes to avoid

DRIVERS are being warned they face paying an additional £15 fee to top-up their car at certain fuel stations. The AA says anyone planning a journey across Britain this summer should consider their options. 1 Analysis by the motoring organisation shows major discrepancies within the network. For example, motorway petrol averages 155.7p a litre, while A-road averages 140.1p a litre. The UK average is just 134.6p a litre. Edmund King, President at the AA, stressed owners were being hit with an 'outrageous' bill to fill up at motorway service stations. On average, the AA has revealed that motorway bays were charging between 20p and 30p per litre more than ordinary fuel stations, a major blow to road users. Charging 20p to 30p a litre above the UK average pump price or £10 to £15 a tank more to fill up on a motorway is frankly outrageous Edmund King, President of the AA According to the latest figures, the average price of petrol is 134.6p per litre, with diesel at 141.9p per litre. Despite this, motorway averages stand at 155.7p a litre for petrol and 164.4p for diesel, a serious hike. The AA refused to accept the higher costs even when taking into account the extra cost associated with running service stations. Edmund said: 'Even with the extra costs of providing a 24-hour service, free parking and facilities and staffing, charging 20p to 30p a litre above the UK average pump price or £10 to £15 a tank more to fill up on a motorway is frankly outrageous. "No wonder holiday drivers baulk at buying fuel at a service area.' According to analysis, West Country routes between London and Exeter saw the highest difference in fees. M6 closed as two children among eight injured in horror crash with drivers facing two-hour delays On the motorway, road users are paying around 155.2p per litre to top-up with petrol and 163.1pence to fill up with diesel. This compares to a local A-road average of 139p per litre for petrol vehicles and 146.9 pence for diesel machines. Across the M1 and M6, petrol was priced at a whopping 158.8p per litre on motorways compared to 145.8 pence elsewhere. Diesel was also a lot higher with motorway fees recorded at 167.1p per litre compared to 154.6 pence off the main routes. The AA stressed that motorists keen on cutting back on costs should shop around for the best fuel deals even if it means leaving their route. Edmund stressed that mobile services allow users to locate previously hidden fuel stations that may be lying just off the exit of some junctions. He added: 'Savings on A-road holiday routes stand out in particular. "However, there is the likelihood of slower traffic at peak times and many cheaper fuel stations will not operate late at night. "It's a gamble but it may well pay off if a vacation trip cannot be done in one hop.'

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