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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paul Britton

Car fire on M56 motorway near Manchester Airport leads to miles of congestion

Motorway congestion stretching back miles was reported today after a car fire on the M56 near Manchester Airport. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

A photograph taken by a passer-by showed flares pouring from the bonnet of the grey-coloured Volkswagen Golf amid the scorching heatwave temperatures.

The hatchback is positioned on a lay-by on a section of the motorway under roadworks.

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