Drivers were stuck in 90-minute traffic delays near Birmingham Airport after a lorry caught fire.
The lorry blaze happened on the M6 northbound between J4, for BHX, and J6, for Birmingham, at around 11am today, August 7.
BHX warned passengers travelling to the airport to allow extra time for their journeys.
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Fire crews from Sheldon, Hay Mills and Bickenhill rushed to battle the blaze which closed several lanes on the carriageway.
No one was injured during the incident, West Midlands Fire said.
A spokesperson for the fire service told BirminghamLive: “We’re currently in attendance at fire affecting a heavy goods vehicle on the M6 Northbound, between J4 for BHX ad J6 for Birmingham.
“Three fire engines from Sheldon, Hay Mills and Bickenhill are at the scene.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reels to extinguish the fire, which affected the entirety of the lorry.
“There were no casualties or injuries.
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“After a full motorway closure, one lane has now re-opened.
“Please follow National Highways West Midlands for traffic updates.
“Highways and Police colleagues are also in attendance, supporting with traffic management and vehicle recovery.”
A spokesperson for the airport wrote on social media platform X: “Allow extra time if you’re travelling to and from Birmingham Airport.”
National Highways West Midlands said traffic had “stopped” on the motorway after the lorry caught fire.
Drivers were initially facing 90-minute delays, with nine miles of congestion.
The latest update from National Highways read: “Lanes one, two and three (of four) remain closed on the M6 northbound between J4 and J5 following a HGV fire which resulted in damaging the road.
“West Midlands Fire Service continues to work at the scene.
“Current delays of up to 20 minutes on approach. Two miles of congestion.”