One lane has been closed on the M57 after a car burst into flames.
Merseyside police and Merseyside fire and rescue service were called to the exit slip round at J6, northbound, of the M57 at around 8am on Tuesday, October 24. At the scene they found a Range Rover was on fire.
One lane was closed due to the fire, at Valley Road, Kirkby. Traffic is reportedly building to J2, Prescot, with onlookers also causing slow traffic southbound.
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A Merseyside police spokesperson confirmed they were at the scene assisting Merseyside fire and rescue service. We will be bringing you more updates on this story as it develops.
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