EXPECT DELAYS

A truck is on fire on the main Galway to Dublin road

The truck is stopped about 15km past Athlone.

The truck is on fire on the eastbound side of the motorway. Mark Forsyth Mark Forsyth

THERE ARE DELAYS on the main Galway to Dublin road after a truck caught fire on the motorway not far from Moate.

AA Roadwatch is warning that there are delays on the M6 on the approach to junction six. Smoke from the fire is also making visibility difficuilt for mototorists travelling in both directions.

The stricken truck is stopped on the eastbound side of the M6 about 15km past Athlone.

WESTMEATH: Truck on fire eastbound on M6 Galway/ Dublin Rd at J6 Moate East. Delays on approach & care needed as visibility may be affected.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) May 29, 2015

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