{"id":2286,"date":"2025-04-14T06:33:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T06:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/?p=2286"},"modified":"2025-04-15T23:08:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T23:08:13","slug":"m6-closed-during-rush-hour-after-lorry-fire-blocks-motorway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/softnary.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/14\/m6-closed-during-rush-hour-after-lorry-fire-blocks-motorway\/","title":{"rendered":"M6 closed during rush hour after lorry fire blocks motorway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The lorry was destroyed in the fire, which shut the M6 for hours (Picture: National Highways)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Drivers face severe delays on the M6 in Merseyside<\/a> after a huge lorry fire this morning. <\/p>\n

The motorway was closed northbound near Warrington and Newton-le-Willows after a lorry caught on fire. <\/p>\n

Traffic came to a standstill after the blaze between junction J22 (Warrington) and J23 (Southport\/Greater Manchester<\/a>) in the early hours of the morning. <\/p>\n

Footage shows the lorry going up in flames on the side of the road. It appears to be fully burned through by the raging flames. <\/p>\n

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A map shows where the M6 has closed after a lorry fire (Picture: Google)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The lorry driver managed to escape unhurt as no injuries were reported, the police told Metro<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Motorists should expect severe delays in the area, while a detour has been put in place on nearby roads.<\/p>\n

Two lanes reopened on the northbound carriageway at midday, while two lanes remain closed for recovery and repairs. <\/p>\n

A full closure will take place overnight for emergency resurfacing. <\/p>\n

National Highways urged drivers to \u2018allow extra journey time.\u2019 <\/p>\n

The incident was first reported at about 2.30am today after the lorry bust into flames. <\/p>\n

Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and police and traffic officers rushed to the scene due to \u2018a substantial lorry fire.\u2019 <\/p>\n

At first, the southbound carriageway was also closed due to heavy, drifting smoke. <\/p>\n

The M6 southbound has since reopened. <\/p>\n

Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong> Or you can submit your videos and pictures here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more stories like this, check our<\/strong>\u00a0news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> for the latest news updates.<\/strong> You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here<\/a>. <\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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