Major M6 delays after lorry carrying dog food catches fire
Motorists faced major delays on the M6 this morning after a lorry carrying dog food caught fire.
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Both lanes of the motorway were closed between junctions 14 for Stafford North and 15 for Stoke after the blaze started at around 5.30am.
This had a knock-on effect on the A34 and A449 through Stafford, according to reports.
Meanwhile some of the cans of dog food were seen 'exploding', according to police.
Central Motorways Police Group said: "M6 northbound closed.
"Everything diverting off at junction 14 onto the A34. Some of the tins of dog food are still exploding."
