M6 motorway at a standstill after vehicle fire

A vehicle fire on the southbound M6 has resulted in all three lanes being closed by emergency services.

Fire engines and police units arrived on the scene, between junctions 27 and 26, to block the carriageway and put out the car fire, which is believed to be a 4x4 with a horse trailer attached.

The blocked southbound carriageway. Photo: Highways England.placeholder image
The blocked southbound carriageway. Photo: Highways England.

Delays are building on approach, with vehicles advised to avoid the area if possible.

More details to follow.

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