Large vehicle catches fire on M6 near Lancaster

Fire crews were called to the M6 near Lancaster after a large vehicle caught fire.

Crews from Morecambe, Carnforth and Hornby Fire Stations were called to the incident just after 11:40am on Monday (May 19).

On arrival it was found that the rear axle and hub on the vehicle had overheated and were steaming off.

Crews used a hose reel to cool down the affected area and the incident was then handed over to the Highways Agency for vehicle recovery.

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