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M56 Severe Cleared

M56 eastbound between J7 and J6 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire

23 Feb 2026, 09:04 Duration: 30 min North West 80 views

Incident Details

Location : The M56 eastbound between junctions J7 and J6 .
Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 are closed.
Reason : Vehicle fire.
Status : Currently Active.
Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:45 and 10:00 on 23 February 2026.
Lanes Closed : There are two of four lanes closed.

M56
Severe
Cleared
09:04, 23 Feb 2026
09:35, 23 Feb 2026
30 min
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