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| Propane tanker fire shuts M56 motorway near Chester | |
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| A tanker carrying propane gas has caught fire, shutting the M56 motorway near Chester, with trains and air travel also affected. | |
| Firefighters are tackling the lorry fire, which started just before 15:00 BST on the westbound carriageway. | |
| The motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 12 and 15 near Stanlow and Frodsham. | |
| A cordon has been set up and motorists are being evacuated from their vehicles and moved to a safe distance. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Residents in the Helsby, Hapsford and Elton are advised to stay indoors and close their windows and doors. |
| Are you affected by the fire on the M56? Please stay safe and let us know about your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you affected by the fire on the M56? Please stay safe and let us know about your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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