Police close A56 Chester Road in Runcorn following crash

The incident happened on A56 Chester Road near Runcorn at around 1.30pm this afternoon, Friday.

A large emergency service presence was at the scene including police, fire, and ambulance.

Chester Road, near the junction of M56 junction 11, Preston Brook, has been closed since the incident which involved a car and a van.

Two men and a woman have been taken to hospital as a result of the crash, but their injuries aren't thought to be serious.

Both vehicles are currently being recovered after firefighters made them safe before handing the casualties over to the care of paramedics.

One fire engine from Penketh attended the scene.