M6 southbound near Rugby reopens after HGV fire involving hazardous chemicals

The carriageway was closed since this morning, November 5, after a fire broke out on an HGV trailer.

Warwickshire Fire & Rescue initially led the response to this incident but have since left the scene.

Hazardous chemicals were on board the trailer - meaning specialist teams had to attend to make sure the contents were safely removed.

The chemicals have now been removed and repairs to the carriageway have been done.