Lorry fire closes part of M45 for several hours
Emergency services were called to the motorway, to the south of Rugby
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The westbound section of the M45 has reopened after being closed for about seven hours following a lorry fire.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said it attended the motorway between junction 17 of the M1 and the A45 for Dunchurch, Warwickshire, at about 00:00 GMT.
National Highways said the road reopened at about 07:30 after the lorry was removed.
It thanked motorists for their patience.
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