M6 vehicle fire sparks lane closures as smoke spreads across motorway near Wednesbury

Motorists travelling on the M6 northbound were faced with significant disruption following a vehicle fire near Junction 9 at Wednesbury.

According to traffic officials, one or more lanes were closed while emergency services respond to the incident. Smoke from the fire spread across the motorway, creating hazardous driving conditions and reducing visibility for road users.

West Midlands Roads issued an alert warning drivers to expect delays in the area as crews work to bring the situation under control and clear the affected lanes.

The incident occurred on the M6 northbound carriageway at Junction 9, a busy section of motorway serving Wednesbury and surrounding areas.

Further updates are expected as the response operation continues and officials assess when the motorway can be fully reopened.