A vehicle fire on the M6 in Staffordshire has caused a significant closure on one of the busiest motorways in the UK. The southbound lane between J11 for Shareshill, Cannock, and J10A for the M54 is currently shut down due to the blaze. The incident led to delays and required intervention from Staffordshire Fire Service and National Highways personnel to manage traffic flow.
According to a spokesperson from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the fire broke out at around 9.40 am between junctions 11 and 10A. Firefighters extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, and the vehicle was scheduled for recovery.
As of the latest update, one lane on the southbound M6 has reopened following emergency resurfacing efforts, but delays of up to 30 minutes are still expected. Lanes two and three remain closed for recovery and clean-up operations. National Highways advises drivers to consider alternative routes to avoid the congestion caused by the ongoing situation.
CCTV images show extensive queues on the motorway, stretching back for miles due to the earlier vehicle fire incident. Motorists are urged to plan ahead and expect significant delays on their journey. National Highways continues to work on reopening the affected lanes and restoring normal traffic flow.