A lorry catches fire on the M6, prompting authorities to close the motorway and stop or divert motorists. Reports describe firefighters being rushed to the scene after the vehicle bursts into flames, with traffic building as drivers are held back.
The closure leads to significant congestion, with one outlet reporting around 100 minutes of delays. Both accounts focus on the immediate impact on road users and the emergency response, rather than the cause of the fire or whether anyone is injured. Details of how long the closure lasts, the precise location on the M6, and the status of lanes are not fully consistent across the brief reports, but the core points—an M6 lorry fire and resulting stoppages and long queues—are shared.
