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Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6

Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6
The Independent UK Friday 07 August 2026, 13:06 UTC By Maryam Zakir-Hussain 1 min read
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Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6 - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments There are delays on a stretch of the M6 in the West Midlands after a lorry caught fire, National Highways has said. This is a breaking news story. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments

Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6 - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments There are delays on a stretch of the M6 in the West Midlands after a lorry caught fire, National Highways has said. This is a breaking news story. More to follow... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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