FIRE crews from Warrington were called to the M6 Thelwall Viaduct early today when fire broke out involving a heavy lorry.
A hosereel jet was used to extinguish the blaze – caused by overheated brakes.
No-one was hurt and firefighters managed to complete the operation without it being necessary to close any lanes so there was little impact on traffic..
The incident was over before the main rush hour traffic arrived.
FIRE crews from Warrington were called to the M6 Thelwall Viaduct early today when fire broke out involving a heavy lorry.
Lorry fire on viaduct
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
