This is the dramatic motorway car fire that led to severe traffic delays on Monday afternoon.

Traffic was at a standstill on the M56 eastbound between junctions 15 and 12 due to the blaze.

The fire engulfed the diesel grey BMW with thick black smoke seen pouring high into the air.

Emergency services were alerted to the scene near junction 14 at 1.40pm.

No injuries were reported. All carriageways have now reopened.