M6 fire: Flames engulf HGV lorry on major motorway in the West Midlands between J6 Birmingham and J5 Castle Bromwich
20th Feb 2026, 10:02am
A lorry fire on the M6 in the West Midlands has caused traffic delays this morning.
Two lanes were closed on the M6 in Birmingham due to the fire. National Highways said on X: “2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the #M6 southbound in the #WestMidlands between J6 #Birmingham and J5 #CastleBromwich.
“This is due to a HGV fire. West Midlands Fire Service are on scnene National Highways traffic officers are assisting with traffic management.
“Expect delays.” In an update it said: “All lanes are now OPEN on the #M6 southbound in the #WestMidlands between J6 #Birmingham and J5 #CastleBromwich.”