Car fire delays motorists on the northbound M6 near Sandbach at the weekend

By Deborah Bowyer 20th Apr 2026

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Local News by Deborah Bowyer 20th Apr 2026

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A number of lanes were closed on the M6 northbound on Saturday while a car fire was extinguished. (Photo: Nub News)

A car on fire on the M6 northbound between junctions 18 and 19 at the weekend delayed traffic after a number of lanes were closed while the fire was extinguished.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: "At 12.40pm on Saturday (18 April) emergency services were made aware of a vehicle fire on the M6 northbound between junctions 18 and 19.

"Firefighters and Highways officers attended and a number of lanes were closed while the fire was extinguished. There were no reports of any injuries."

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