70-minute delays after car fire closes M6 southbound between Lancaster and Preston

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The M6 southbound was shut after a car burst into flames between Lancaster and Preston, resulting in long delays.

Firefighters used two hose reels to extinguish the flames and no injuries were reported.

Two out of three lanes reopened at approximately 5.20pm, with one remaining closed to allow the fire service to continue to work at the scene. At 5.55pm, National Highways confirmed the carriageway had fully reopened but warned long delays remained in the area.70-minute delays were reported after a car burst into flames on the M6 southbound between Lancaster and Preston

“There are currently delays of 70 minutes and approx. six miles of congestion remaining,” a spokesman added.

 

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