Delays on M6 after car fire between Great Barr and Spaghetti Junction

By Adam SmithGreat BarrPublished: Dec 3, 2022Last Updated: Dec 3, 2022

A car fire on the M6 between junction six and seven was causing delays.

One lane was closed on the southbound carriageway and there were tailbacks.

West Midlands Roads tweeted at 1pm on Saturday(3): "There is minor disruption on M6 southbound between J7 #GreatBarr & J6 #SpaghettiJunction

"Lane 1 (of 4) closed due to a car fire, there are 20 minute delays in the southbound direction. Allow extra time."

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