A car was on fire this morning (Image: Archant)
THERE are delays on the M57 this morning (Thursday) due to a car fire.
A lane has been closed from junction seven to six southbound after a vehicle was in flames.
Live traffic tracker Inrix states as of 9am: "One lane closed and queueing traffic due to car fire on M57 Southbound from J7 (M58 / Switch Island) to J6 A506 Valley Road (Kirkby).
Congestion to the M58. Travel time is around 15 minutes."
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