THERE is a lane closure on the M62 this afternoon, Tuesday, after a vehicle fire.

One lane has been closed and there is traffic congestion due to recovery work taking place.

This is following an earlier vehicle fire on the M62 westbound after junction eight at Burtonwood Road.

As of 5pm, live traffic tracker Inrix stated: "One lane closed and heavy traffic due to recovery work and earlier vehicle fire on M62 Westbound after J8 A5281 Burtonwood Road (Warrington West / Burtonwood)."