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M3 closed northbound after electrical waste fire in lorry trailer

Lithium-ion batteries caused repeated reignitions and prolonged the fire, leading to an extended M3 closure and severe delays of around 45 minutes, authorities reported.

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The M3 is closed northbound between junction four, for Farnborough, and junction three, for Woking.

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M3 to remain closed for 'several hours' as fire service gives update on electrical waste lorry fire

Firefighters have said that the incident has taken so long because of the lithium batteries on board the lorry

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M3 closed northbound after electrical waste fire in lorry trailer

The M3 is closed northbound between junction four, for Farnborough, and junction three, for Woking.

·United Kingdom
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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