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M6 motorway shut after van fire and diesel spill

M6 motorway shut after van fire and diesel spill
BBC England Saturday 31 October 2026, 17:40 UTC 1 min read
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All three lanes are shut southbound between Spaghetti Junction and junction five.

All three lanes are shut southbound between Spaghetti Junction and junction five.
Spaghetti Junction (ORG)
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