The M56 westbound has reopened between junction 11 for Sutton Weaver and junction 12 for Preston Brook while firefighters battled a vehicle blaze.

The car was on the hard shoulder about a quarter of a mile before junction 12.

Reports of the fire surfaced shortly before 7.45am on Tuesday morning (November 3).

Car on fire on the hard shoulder near Junction 12 westbound of the M56
Car on fire on the hard shoulder near Junction 12 westbound of the M56

James Parkes posted the video footage above and a picture of the vehicle which was on fire.

A spokeswoman for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said there were no casualties.

There was also slow traffic eastbound at junction 14 following what police said was a 'minor bump'.