Drivers spot car 'totally ablaze' on M55 near Kirkham

Drivers reported a car fire on the M55 westbound approximately one mile away from junction 3 (Wesham Interchange) today (January 16).

One witness said: "I drove past a Mercedes that was totally ablaze.

"A fire engine has just drove past me."

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue said: "We were called at 3.19pm.

"Two fire engines from Fulwood and Wesham attended a vehicle fire on the hard shoulder of the M55 westbound, between junctions 1 and 3.

"When crews arrived, they found one vehicle well ablaze.

"Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used one jet to extinguish the fire."

Lancashire Police were unable to comment at this time.