A MAJOR road in Higher Whitley remains shut following a building fire overnight.

The A559 Northwich Road, near Antrobus is closed both ways due to a fire at a derelict building between the Birch and Bottle Pub and Lake Lane.

This is affecting traffic on the M56 for junction 10 at Stretton.

The fire occurred last night, Wednesday however it has been confirmed that the road remains closed.

Seven fire engines and an aerial platform attended the fire shortly before midnight.

Two hose reels and a hose reel jet were used to put out the flames at the building.