M6 motorway closed in one direction after lorry goes up in flames with drivers warned of 60-minute delays
The M6 northbound is closed between J3A for Coleshill and J4 for the M42.
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It has led to around five miles of congestion, with drivers being warned of long delays.
Delays of around an hour can be expected.
Motorists have been advised to plan alternative routes.
A diversion via the M42 up to the J9 roundabout is in place.
The incident occurred at around 4pm today, with pictures from National Highways showing fire crews tackling the blaze.
A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport has warned that the delays could affect routes to the terminal.
In addition to the M6 closure, the M42 and A4535 are also affected by closures amid "multiple ongoing road incidents".
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