Trains, planes and cars have been diverted away from a burning gas tanker on the hard shoulder of the M56 near Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

The motorway was closed in both directions between junctions 12 and 15 and a 1,500m cordon set up around the propane-filled tanker. Motorists were evacuated from their vehicles and taken to a safe distance.
Guardian

This has the potential to turn very nasty. I'd be getting as far away as possible.