Transport and Logistics Network
A stretch of the M6 has been closed following a huge lorry fire overnight.
The M6 was closed in both directions by 2.30am today (April 14) as crews dealt with a blaze between junctions 22 at Winwick and 23 for the East Lancs Road.
The southbound carria…
The northbound carriage of the M6 has been closed due to a lorry fire. The motorway has been closed between junction 22 (Winwick) and junction 23 (Haydock) since just before 3am due to the fire.
The closure is expected to remain in place for several ho…
Emergency services have been scrambled to a ‘substantial’ fire involving a truck on the M6. And the incident, which occurred in the early hours – has left the northbound carriageway shut between Junction 22 and Junction 23.
Meanwhile during the height …
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