Car fire on M56 motorway

Date/Time:
31 January 2026 - 16:08
Address
M56 J8 Westbound
Near Lymm
Attendance
Two fire engines from Lymm and Warrington, supported by two fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Details
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used a hose reel water jet to extinguish a car on fire on the hard shoulder. The vehicle was electric powered so the battery was isolated and a thermal imaging camera used to ensure the car was safe before it was recovered. The driver was taken to hospital for precautionary checks.

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