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Police and fire service got reports that a car was on fire on the M56 close to Manchester Airport this afternoon, Police closed off the area whilst fire fighters put out the blaze.

Eye witnesses claim that a man had escaped the blaze before fire crews had come to put out what was a big fire that raged into all the lanes.

Black smoke was seen billowing from the vehicle which could have delayed flights from the airport fortunately that was not the case and no delays have been reported.

It is currently unknown what caused the fire although it is likely to be electrical.

We have contacted GMP for more information on this incident.