The M62 is completely closed after a lorry caught fire on the carriageway.
Both Merseyside and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently on the M62 between junction seven (St Helens) and eight (Burtonwood) after a lorry caught fire. The motorway has now been closed in both directions.
Pictures from the scene show huge flames coming from the HGV and thick black smoke billowing.
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Flames have taken over the carriageway
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Update on driver of lorry
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed the driver of the lorry was out when they arrived. They have had no reports of further casualties.
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"Massive bangs" heard from the motorway
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M62 expected to be closed overnight due to "severity of the incident"
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Rolling roadblocks in place
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed two rolling roadblocks are in place on the M62 while emergency services deal with the incident.
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M6 closed in both directions
Good evening.
The M62 between junctions seven and eight is closed in both directions as a lorry is currently on fire. Emergency services are at the scene and traffic has been stopped in both directions.
