Chaos on major motorway as vehicle fire shuts down lanes – severe delays

A car fire has caused major disruption on the M56, with two lanes closed on the westbound carriageway.

The incident happened between Junction 11 for the A56 Chester Road at Preston Brook and Junction 12 for the A557 at Runcorn.

It was first reported at around 10.15am on Thursday, June 25, according to AA Roadwatch.

We will bring you more updates as they arrive.