Lanes reopened on M6 following car fire

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All lanes have reopened following the closure of two lanes on the M6 Southbound due to a car fire.

Lanes one and two of four were closed on the M6 Southbound between Junction 13 (Stafford), and Junction 12 (Cannock) due to the car fire.

Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) and fire service from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.

There are currently delays of up to 30 minutes and approximately seven miles of queues on approach to the incident.

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