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29/05/2015
Truck Fire Causes Major Delays On M6
Motorists have been warned of delays on the M6 following a truck fire on Friday morning.
According to reports a truck caught fire on the M6 near Moate, on the Galway to Dublin road at about 10am this morning.
It is understood that thick black smoke coming from the burning truck had reduced road visibility on both sides of the road.
A diversion has been put in place at Junction 7.
Anyone travelling on the road is told to expect delays as emergency services remain at the scene.
(MH)
According to reports a truck caught fire on the M6 near Moate, on the Galway to Dublin road at about 10am this morning.
It is understood that thick black smoke coming from the burning truck had reduced road visibility on both sides of the road.
A diversion has been put in place at Junction 7.
Anyone travelling on the road is told to expect delays as emergency services remain at the scene.
(MH)
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