Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6
A lorry fire on the M6 motorway in Birmingham has caused significant traffic delays, with multiple lanes closed for emergency response. Authorities are working on vehicle recovery and road repairs.
Why it matters
The incident impacts regional transportation infrastructure and commuter travel times in the West Midlands.
Incident is affecting the motorway northbound between junctions four and six in Birmingham
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