14/09/2007
M2 Reopens Following Vehicle Fire
All countrybound lanes of the M2 have re-opened following a vehicle fire.
Smoke from the burning car caused the closure of all lanes between junctions 5 and 6 due to the incident.
It is understood that the car was close to the northbound exit at Junction 6 when the fire broke out.
(SP/KMcA)
Smoke from the burning car caused the closure of all lanes between junctions 5 and 6 due to the incident.
It is understood that the car was close to the northbound exit at Junction 6 when the fire broke out.
(SP/KMcA)
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