ONE lane of the A556 at Bucklow Hill had to be closed after a crash involving two lorries and a car.

The incident happened shortly after 11.30am this morning, Friday.

A red Ford Focus was damaged after being involved in an incident with a two HGVs.

The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital suffering from a head injury but it is not thought that their condition is serious.

The road is due to open soon after the car has been removed from the carriageway.