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Erdington Blaze Forces Overnight Closure of A38 and Disrupts M6 Traffic

Authorities have shut the A38 overnight with bus diversions and safety advisories in place during ongoing firefighting efforts.

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Overview

  • Approximately 60 firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service remain on scene, working to extinguish hotspots in the building blaze that began Monday evening.
  • The A38 between Salford Circus (M6 Junction 6) and Wheelwright Road has been closed in both directions since 18:19 on June 30 with no reopening time yet announced.
  • National Express West Midlands has diverted bus services 67 and 68 via Gravelly Hill and Kingsbury Road to manage passenger journeys around the closure.
  • Thick smoke from the fire has slowed traffic on the nearby M6, though the motorway remains open and motorists have been urged to seek alternative routes.
  • Birmingham Police are supporting fire crews at the scene and residents have been advised to keep doors and windows closed while the blaze’s cause is investigated.