Lanes closed on M6 after vehicle catches fire

Lane closures have been put in place on the M6 due to a vehicle fire.
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National Highways confirmed that two lanes are closed on the northbound section of the motorway at junction 21a, the Croft interchange.

It is due to a vehicle fire on the road linking from the M62 in both directions.

A spokesman for National Highways said: "Traffic Officers are on scene and fire services are en route. Please avoid the area."