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