M6 fire: Huge blaze closes motorway in Warwickshire after four explosions heard
A HUGE BLAZE has erupted and closed the M6 motorway as witnesses claim four explosions could be heard.
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West Midlands National Highway tweeted about the incident and warned motorists that a section of the motorway is closed. The tweet read: “The M6 southbound is closed between J3 (Coventry) and J2 (M69) due to a vehicle fire.
“Emergency services and Traffic Officers are en route to scene.
“Delays are beginning to build on approach, please avoid the area if possible and allow extra journey time.”
It appears that the fire may have been caused by a heavy goods vehicle on the M6.
The M6 southbound remains closed between J3 and J2 due to a vehicle fire. Fire crews are working at scene to extinguish the blaze. If you are caught within the closure we will be releasing traffic via the rear of the queue. Please remain in your vehicle and await instruction. pic.twitter.com/BEcAiBw8mO
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) August 31, 2022
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service also tweeted: “One heavy goods vehicle well alight between Junctions 3 and 2 on the M6.
“Three fire appliances and a water carrier in attendance.”
A Twitter user commented about the incident and claimed that the sound of explosions had woken him up.
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1 heavy goods vehicle well alight between Junctions 3 and 2 on the M6. Three fire appliances and a water carrier in attendance.
— Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (@WarksFireRescue) August 31, 2022
#WestMidlands Traffic Update from @trafficalertuk M6 southbound between J3 and J2 | Southbound | Vehicle Fire - Location : The M6 southbound between junctions J3 and J2 .
— Traffic Alert (UK) (@trafficalertuk) August 31, 2022
Reason : Vehicle fire.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expecte... More at pic.twitter.com/6zj6aXmtzi
National Highways West Midlands warned people to “avoid the area if possible”.
It also added: “Fire crews are working at scene to extinguish the blaze.
“If you are caught within the closure, we will be releasing traffic via the rear of the queue.
“Please remain in your vehicle and await instruction.”
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Reminder - The #M6 southbound remains closed between J3 (#Coventry) and J2 (#M69) following an earlier vehicle fire. Unfortunately, we don't have an estimate for reopening at this stage but we will update this feed when we have more information. Please avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/EQQlXtZJWD
— National Highways: West Midlands (@HighwaysWMIDS) August 31, 2022
National Highways West Midlands reported that the blaze had successfully been extinguished at around 2am.
However, the road remains closed for further inspection of the damage to the road surface.
The tweet said: “The M6 southbound remains closed between J3 and J2 due to a vehicle fire.
“Fire crews have now extinguished the blaze however the carriageway is being assessed to see if the road surface requires resurfacing.
“Please allow extra travel time if in the area.”