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M6 closed as firefighters tackle car blaze

By Gary Skentelbery on 24th February 2021 7:17 pm Culcheth Life, News

THE M6 near Croft was closed earlier today (Wednesday) as Warrington firefighters tackled a car blaze on the southbound carriageway near junction 21.

One fire engine attended from Warrington attended at the scene at 3pm following reports of a fire involving a car on the M6.
On arrival, the crew found one car well alight.
One firefighter wearing breathing apparatus used one hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.
The motorway was closed for a short time but has since reopened.
There were no injuries reported.

Vehicle Fire earlier today on the M6 at J21A #Warrington Southbound. No injuries to the owner

This is why the traffic was stopped for your own safety .

Thanks for supporting us pic.twitter.com/mGM8AQzTM6

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) February 24, 2021

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Gary Skentelbery

Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.