DRIVERS are facing long delays on a busy UK motorway after a car burst into flames on the road.
The M6 in Staffordshire is closed between junction 11 and junction 10A as emergency services battle with the inferno.
Large queues have begun to build on the road
Staffordshire Fire Service raced to respond to the blaze earlier today as traffic came to a standstill in the wake of the fire.
Vehicle recovery is being arranged and drivers are being diverted away from the flaming motor.
Queues have begun to build up on the busy motorway with only one northbound lane reopened.
Motorists have been advised to follow the solid diamond diversion symbol on road signs.
The road was closed off while fire crews battled the flames with drivers warned to expect lengthy delays.
National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene and providing assistance with traffic management.
National Highways said: “The M6 in Staffordshire is closed southbound between J11 (Shareshill, Cannock) and J10A (M54) due to a car fire.
“Lane 3 is now open on the northbound carriageway.
“Staffordshire Fire Service are on scene. National Highways Traffic Officers are providing assistance with traffic management.
“Vehicle recovery is being arranged.”
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