Officers from the Warwickshire Operational Policing Unit (OPU) responded to a report of a heavy...

Published: 8:45 am May 9, 2024
Updated: 11:50 am October 8, 2025
HGV Fire on M6 Between Junctions 1 and 2 Extinguished, No Injuries Reported

Officers from the Warwickshire Operational Policing Unit (OPU) responded to a report of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) on fire on the M6 motorway between Junction 1 and Junction 2. The incident, which occurred earlier today, saw firefighters from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service and officials from National Highways: West Midlands collaborating to extinguish the blaze.

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Thanks to the prompt and effective response of the emergency services, the fire was successfully put out without any injuries. The recovery operation for the HGV is currently underway, and efforts are being made to minimize disruption to the traffic flow in the area.

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