THE slip road leaving Strensham Services onto the M5 has been closed following a vehicle fire.

The south bound exit slip road is expected to be closed until the mid part of this afternoon.

Trapped motorists in the service area were due to be released around 15 minutes ago.

The M5 Southbound exit slip road at J8 M50 has also been closed after a lorry fire. 

Three fire engines attended the scene at 11.46am this morning and found a lorry trailor carrying car batteries alight. 

The Environment Agency also attended.