Huge lorry fire shuts two lanes of M6 motorway near Coventry

Investigators are attempting to establish how the fire started

A huge lorry fire shut a stretch of the M6 southbound motorway outside Coventry in the early hours of Wednesday.

Firefighters were called to the blaze on the carriageway between junction 3 and junction 2 at about 01:04 BST.

Pictures taken at the scene showed thick plumes of smoke being emitted from the remains of the vehicle.

Although the carriageway has since reopened, National Highways said two lanes would remain shut throughout the day.

It is expected to cause delays of 20 minutes.

Barrier repairs and resurfacing work will be completed overnight, the organisation added.

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said no injuries had been reported following the fire.

Coventry residents reported seeing thick plumes of smoke from miles away