A huge lorry fire broke out following "multiple explosions" that were heard on the M6 motorway forcing its closure southbound in the West Midlands.
There have been long tailbacks between junctions 2 and 3 on the M6 and motorists are being told to avoid the area where possible and allow extra time for their journeys.
Emergency services are at the scene and three fire appliances took several hours to put out the blaze with the motorway forced to close.
