THE A556 Chester Road is expected to be closed for several hours following a serious collision at Bucklow Hill.

At around 4pm, a car collided with a tree at the junction of Chapel Lane and Chester Road, close to Bucklow Hill Garage on the northbound carriageway.

Emergency services are currently at the scene and one casualty is trapped in the vehicle.

The road is currently closed in both directions from the A50 Warrington Road to the Bowden Roundabout.


Cheshire Police said the road is expected to be closed for several hours and are advising motorists to avoid the area.