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M2 eastbound between J6 and J7 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire

17 Mar 2026, 19:01 Duration: 3h 3m South East 104 views

Incident Details

Location : The M2 eastbound between junctions J6 and J7 .
Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed.
Reason : Vehicle fire.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 00:00 and 00:15 on 18 March 2026.
Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 00:00 and 00:15 on 18 March 2026.
Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.

M2
Severe
Cleared
19:01, 17 Mar 2026
22:05, 17 Mar 2026
3h 3m
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M2 — M2 eastbound between J6 and J7 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire Full details 👉 https://uktrafficupdates.uk/traffic/incidents/24445539-m2-eastbound-between-j6-and-j7-eastbound-vehicle-fire/
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