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Propane tanker fire shuts M56 motorway near Manchester | |
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A tanker carrying propane gas has caught fire, shutting the M56 motorway near Manchester, with trains and air travel also affected. | A tanker carrying propane gas has caught fire, shutting the M56 motorway near Manchester, with trains and air travel also affected. |
Firefighters are tackling the lorry fire, which started just before 15:00 BST between junctions 12 and 15. | |
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is attending the blaze on the westbound carriageway near Stanlow and Frodsham. | |
A cordon has been set up and motorists are being evacuated from their vehicles and moved to a safe distance. | |
The road is closed in both directions and drivers are advised to avoid the area. Air traffic control has been advised of the incident. | |
Trains have been stopped on the lines between Manchester and Chester, and Ellesmere Port and Helsby. The Liverpool to Runcorn train line is also closed. | |
Residents in the Helsby, Hapsford and Elton are advised to stay indoors and close their windows and doors. | |
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