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🔥 Vehicle fire on the M42 at M42, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire

Reported 26 August 2026 at 11:27 · 🛡️ Verified by our team

One lane closed and fire brigade in attendance. 1 lane blocked. Fire service on scene. Traffic at a standstill. All lanes blocked.

Road
M42
Where
M42, Appleby Magna, Leicestershire
Direction
Southbound
Reported
26 August 2026 at 11:27
Cleared
26 August 2026 at 13:03
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