Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe lorry fire on the M6 (National Highways)A lorry fire has caused significant delays on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands, affecting the stretch between junctions 4 and 6 in Birmingham. Initially, three out of four lanes were closed, leading to peak delays of 90 minutes, which have since reduced to at least 20 minutes. National Highways West Midlands confirmed that lanes 1 and 2 remain closed between J4A and J5 due to damage to the road caused by the fire. The West Midlands Fire Service is currently on the scene, actively working to manage the incident. There have been no reported casualties or injuries, though Birmingham Airport advised travellers to allow extra time for their journeys. In fullSevere delays as lorry catches fire on M6More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lorry bursts into flames on busy M6 at Birmingham
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe lorry fire on the M6 (National Highways)A lorry fire has caused significant delays on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands, affecting the stretch between junctions 4 and 6 in Birmingham. Initially, three out of four lanes were closed, leading to peak delays of 90 minutes, which have since reduced to at least 20 minutes. National Highways West Midlands confirmed that lanes 1 and 2 remain closed between J4A and J5 due to damage to the road caused by the fire. The West Midlands Fire Service is currently on the scene, actively working to manage the incident. There have been no reported casualties or injuries, though Birmingham Airport advised travellers to allow extra time for their journeys. In fullSevere delays as lorry catches fire on M6More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
