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Traffic delays cleared on M6 after motorhome catches fire on Bank Holiday Monday scorcher

Traffic delays have cleared on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands after a motorhome caught on fire.

Traffic delays have cleared on the M6 northbound between J10 Walsall and J10A Essington after a motorhome was on fire.

Two out of four lanes were previously closed on the major motorway and West Midlands Fire Service were at the scene.

In an update National Highways said: “Delays have now cleared on the #M6 northbound between J10 #Walsall and J10A #Essington following an earlier vehicle fire.

There are two lanes closed on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands due to a motorhome on fire.placeholder image
There are two lanes closed on the M6 northbound in the West Midlands due to a motorhome on fire. | www-motorwaycameras-co-uk

“Traffic is flowing freely, with delays reduced to under 10 minutes in the area.

“Please continue your journey safely.”

The incident comes as temperatures soar today (Monday 25 May) reaching highs of up to 33C.

Sunday saw highs of 32C in some areas; however, today is expected to be a notch higher.

Over the weekend, locals around the Black Country were spotted at popular sunbathing hotspots across the region, including West Park, Walsall Arboretum, and Baggeridge Country Park.

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