Bus fire on M56 east between J07 and J06

Date/Time:
15 September 2025 - 14:16
Address
M56

Attendance
Two fire engines from Lymm and Wilmslow One fire engine from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Details
Firefighters were called to a fire involving the engine compartment of a bus on the M56 eastbound just before junction 6. Fire crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the fire. A full thermal scan confirmed the fire was out. All passengers were safely evacuated and moved behind the roadside barrier. A recovery coach was arranged to collect the passengers.

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