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M56 near Manchester airport re-opens following fatal vehicle fire

By Gary Skentelbery on 10th June 2022 4:30 pm Lymm Life, News

UPDATED: THE M56 Eastbound near Manchester airport has now fully re-opened after a fatal collision this morning.

Shortly before 7am three fire crews from Greater Manchester and Lymm were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the M56 east between junctions 6 and 7.

Firefighters in breathing apparatus tackled a vehicle on fire using two hose reel jets. Police and highways were managing traffic while the fire was being dealt with.

The motorway has now full-reopened and police have launched an appeal for information following the fatal collision.

Police launch appeal for information following fatal collision on M56

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