Three lanes are closed on the M6 southbound carriageway at Junction 24 for Ashton-in-Makerfield after a vehicle fire, causing significant delays for drivers.
Traffic is queueing back as far as Junction 23, with three of the four lanes shut to traffic. The closure is affecting the southbound route, and delays are building in the area.
Live traffic update
According to traffic service Inrix: "Three lanes closed and queueing traffic due to vehicle fire on M6 Southbound at J24 A58 Liverpool Road (Ashton In Makerfield). Lanes one two and three (of four) are closed."
The incident is ongoing, and drivers are advised to expect disruption while the emergency services deal with the situation.
Impact on motorists
The lane closures are causing queues to form on the approach to the junction, with traffic building steadily. Motorists travelling southbound on the M6 should allow extra time for their journeys.
This is a live event, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
