Police and fire crews are in attendance.
17:37
Traffic is easing and all three lanes appear to have opened.
16:32
One lane is currently closed due to a van fire on the hard shoulder at Junction 22 on the southbound carriage way.
Police hope it will be opened soon.
The traffic situation (picture from Google maps)
More to follow...
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