Heavy traffic building on M55 after lane closed due to vehicle fire

Sean Gleaves
By Sean Gleaves

Digital Reporter

Published 29th Jul 2024, 18:03 BST
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Heavy traffic was building on the M55 due to vehicle fire.

The fire was reported on the westbound carriageway near junction 2 (Becconsall) at around 4.40pm on Monday.

Heavy traffic was building the M55 due to a vehicle fire (Credit: National Highways/ AA)Heavy traffic was building the M55 due to a vehicle fire (Credit: National Highways/ AA)
Heavy traffic was building the M55 due to a vehicle fire (Credit: National Highways/ AA) | National Highways/ AA

One lane was closed as emergency services worked at the scene, but heavy traffic was building in both directions.

Severe delays 25 minutes were reported in the area, with an average speed of 10mph.

Traffic has since returned to normal.

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