Motorists are being advised to expect delays.
Emergency services are at the scene of a vehicle fire on the M6.
Motorists are being advised to expect delays between Junction 11 in Athlone and Junction 10 in Ballymahon.
More to follow.
Vehicle on Fire ahead!!
— TII Traffic (@TIITraffic) September 28, 2023
M6/N6 between J11 - ATHLONE(CENTER) and J10 - BALLYMAHON Direction eastbound.
Drive with care and Expect delays! #TII #TIITraffic @GardaTraffic @DubFireBrigade pic.twitter.com/AJno1ytKqm
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