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Drivers who took pictures of a blazing overturned lorry that paralysed traffic on a busy stretch of M6 have been charged by police.

Warwickshire Police said about 80 motorists have been sent letters informing them that they faced action after they were spotted taking photographs of the blazing lorry.

The truck crashed on to its side and landed on the hard shoulder between junction 4A for the M42 and junction 4 for Coleshill on June 6.

The incident caused extensive tailbacks on both sides of the motorway.







A Warwickshire Police spokesman said: “People travelling northbound were seen by police taking pictures of the fire.

“They have been sent letters saying that they had been seen taking photographs. They have been told they can either pay a £100 fine and have three penalty points put on to their licences or contest the case in court.”

A tweet from Warwickshire Police said: “Following a serious rtc (road traffic collision) on the M6 in the summer, we have secured 80 prosecutions for motorists using phones to photograph the scene.”





