Firefighters tackled an incident involving a burning car on the M53. (Image: David McNay via FB)
LANES had to be closed on the M53 near Chester this morning (Tuesday, March 12) as firefighters tackled a car fire.
Two fire engines from Chester arrived at the scene at around 10am with traffic on the southbound stretch of the motorway brought to a halt.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Fires and Rescue Service said: "The M53 southbound was at a standstill near Hoole Village as firefighters tackled a car fire.
"Lanes one and two were closed as the crews in breathing apparatus used a hose reel jet, dry powder and absorbent pads at the scene."
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