Car fire closes M6 lane near Junction 31A

A lane is closed on the M6 northbound due to a car fire on the approach to Junction 31A. Emergency services have been sent to the stretch between Samlesbury and […]

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Flames coming from the Mini on the hard shoulder of the M6 Pic: Bartosz Muchowski/Preston Lancashire Traffic & Travel
Flames coming from the Mini on the hard shoulder of the M6 Pic: Bartosz Muchowski/Preston Lancashire Traffic & Travel
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A lane is closed on the M6 northbound due to a car fire on the approach to Junction 31A.

Emergency services have been sent to the stretch between Samlesbury and Fulwood.

Three lanes remain open past the scene after the car fire which took place around 2pm on Wednesday (23 April).

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The car, a Mini, is well alight on the hard shoulder of the M6 northbound beyond Junction 31.

Highways England North West is reporting normal traffic conditions are expected from around 3.30pm.

There are currently delays back to Junction 30 with the M61 spur and on the M6 southbound there are delays from Junction 31 back to Junction 32.

Blog Preston has contacted Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for further information.

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