One lane of the M56 eastbound between junctions 15 and 14 had to be closed due to a vehicle fire on Monday morning (December 14).

Firefighters used two hose reel jets to extinguish the blaze on the hard shoulder, which a Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said was 'well alight'.

The incident is causing congestion and North West Motorway Police have warned there may be delays in the area.