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More delays on M56 following lorry fire

By Gary Skentelbery on 12th April 2022 12:44 pm News, Village Life

THERE were more delays on the M56 near Warrington today when a lorry caught fire on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 11 and 12 for Runcorn and Preston Brook.

Shortly after 10am four fire crews were called to a heavy goods vehicle on fire on the M56. The fire involved the tractor unit and trailer and was extinguished by firefighters using two hose reels. The motorway was closed while the fire was dealt with.

There were severe delays in the area with traffic queuing for up to five miles.

ALL LANES HAVE NOW RE-OPENED

The #M56 eastbound between J12 and J11 is currently blocked due to a vehicle fire. @CheshireFire and @NWMPG are on scene. Thank you for your patience. pic.twitter.com/ncJodwS75S

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) April 12, 2022

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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.