- A lorry fire has caused significant delays on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands, affecting the stretch between junctions 4 and 6 in Birmingham.
- Initially, three out of four lanes were closed, leading to peak delays of 90 minutes, which have since reduced to at least 20 minutes.
- National Highways West Midlands confirmed that lanes 1 and 2 remain closed between J4A and J5 due to damage to the road caused by the fire.
- The West Midlands Fire Service is currently on the scene, actively working to manage the incident.
- There have been no reported casualties or injuries, though Birmingham Airport advised travellers to allow extra time for their journeys.
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