One lane of M61 motorway closed due to car fire
ONE lane of a motorway has been closed due to a car fire.
Highways England officials say fire crews are at the scene on the M61 southbound at Junction 9.
The #M61 southbound #J9 (#Brindle #M65) to #J8 (#Chorley #A674 #A6) 1 lane has been closed due to a car fire. @LancashireFRS are currently at scene, Traffic Officers are on their way to the area to assist.
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) March 23, 2021
A spokesman said: "Traffic Officers are on their way to the area to assist."
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