Car fire closes lane on M61 near Chorley

One lane on the southbound carriageway was closed between junctions 8 (Chorley North Link Interchange) and 6 (Horwich Interchange) at around 6.35pm.

Traffic officers and crews from Lancashire and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene.

Highways England confirmed the lane closure was lifted at approximetly 7.40pm.

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