Chester Road Over Tabley closed following crash between lorry and car

The A556 Chester Road is closed in both directions through Buckley Hill. The initial closure has now been extended to between the M6 to the south and the M56 to the north. Police were called to reports of a collision at 12.10pm on Thursday.

The driver of the car has been taken to hospital to be assessed. The driver of the lorry has been arrested at the scene. Enquiries are continuing.

The scene has been handed over to Highways.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "A556 Chester Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident, a lorry and a car involved and oil spillage from M6 Junction 19 (Knutsford) to M56 Junction 7 (Bowdon).

Closure has been extended."