Overview
- National Highways says the M6 northbound is closed between J4A (Birmingham Airport/M42) and the J5–J6 area while crews manage a heavy goods vehicle fire.
- West Midlands Fire Service is on scene and treating the situation as active; officials have not yet released a cause or reported any injuries.
- Traffic authorities report roughly nine miles of congestion with delays of up to 90 minutes on northbound approaches and heavy slow traffic spilling onto the southbound carriageway.
- AA alerts show average speeds as low as five mph northbound and note separate southbound delays between J6 and J4A, and images circulating show large plumes of smoke from the lorry.
- The M6 stretch affected links Birmingham Airport and Spaghetti Junction, so the closure is creating wide knock-on effects for local and regional traffic and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.