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M61 fire RECAP as all traffic held on motorway near Kearsley – latest
The M61 motorway was blocked due to a vehicle fire near Bolton tonight (Wednesday, April 29).
The fire was on the northbound carriageway between Junction 2 and Junction 3 near Kearsley.
The incident was first reported shortly after 10.30pm, which traffic queueing in the area as a result of the blaze and the road reopening by 11.30pm.
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Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “All traffic being temporarily held due to vehicle fire on M61 Northbound from J2 to J3 A666 St Peters Way (Kearsley roundabout).”
A National Highways spokesperson said: “The M61 in Lancashire is blocked northbound between J2 and J3 near Kearsley following a vehicle fire.
“Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are leading at scene. There are delays of 20 minutes and approx. 1 mile of congestion on approach. Please allow extra time if you’re travelling in the area.”
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