A man died when his car collided with a lorry on the A500 bypass in Nantwich.

The crash closed the busy single carriageway route between the Cheerbrook and Peacock roundabouts at Willaston.

The incident happened shortly before 5am today (December 23) and forced police to close the main road both directions between the A51 and A534 connections.

The car involved was a silver Vauxhall Astra, driven by a man aged in his 50s from the Crewe area.

He suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Leighton Hospital where he later died. His family have been informed.

Fire crews from Cheshire Fire and Rescue were called out to cut him free.

The driver of the truck, a white DAF articulated lorry with trailer, was not seriously injured.

Police have closed both lanes of the road between Newcastle Road and the A534 Crewe Road, and diversions are in place.

“Motorists are advised that there are delays and congestion in the area,” said a Cheshire Police spokeswoman.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or have any information which could help the investigation.

Contact Crewe Police on the non emergency number 101, quoting incident number 107 of 23/12/2013.

A couple suffered serious injuries in a road accident on the A49 near Ridley.

The collision closed the Tarporley Road in both directions at Bradley Green, north of Whitchurch, causing traffic chaos.

Two cars were involved, and a man and woman were taken to North Staffordshire Hospital with serious injuries at around 7.45am today (November 29)

Police, fire and the air ambulance attended the scene. The A49 was closed whilst the vehicles were removed from the scene. The road has now fully reopened.

Witnesses or anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 121 of 29 November.

There were also long tailbacks earlier after an accident on the A51 between the Red Fox and Bunbury Mill.

Police had to close the road in both directions between the Bluestone lights at Acton and the Tarporley crossroads.

Cheshire East highways re-opened the road at around 2pm.

A cyclist was seriously injured after an accident outside a school in Nantwich.

The 41-year-old man, who has not been named, was injured outside Brine Leas School on Audlem Road.

Police had to close the road for a short time, and the air ambulance helicopter was called to the scene, landing at the back of Brine Leas School.

One witness who contacted Nantwichnews said she saw the cyclist and the car collide at the entrance to the school.

The cyclist was taken to Leighton Hospital by land ambulance.

Police reopened the road shortly after the accident which happened at around 12.40pm today. They confirmed the car was being driven by a man.

PC Nicola Rimmer, of Cheshire Police, said: “The cyclist is suffering from suspected serious injuries but not sure as to the extent of those at the moment.

“The road was closed for a short time. No arrests have been made and further inquiries are being made. We have a number of witnesses who saw the incident.”

Any witnesses are urged to contact Cheshire Police on the non emergency 101 number, quoting incident number 363.

It’s the latest accident involving a cyclist on the roads around Nantwich.

Just four months ago, Wistaston man Stewart Gandy died after a collision between his bike and lorry on the A530 between Nantwich and Whitchurch.

Police want to trace witnesses to an accident which left a pensioner seriously injured in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A534 Crewe Road, where a blue Land Rover Discovery travelling from Nantwich area hit a pedestrian near to the junction with Laidon Avenue.

The Land Rover was travelling along Crewe Road towards Crewe town centre.

It’s believed the 75-year-old man was trying to cross the road. He is currently being treated in hospital for a serious head injury.

The accident happened on Saturday April 5 at about 9.50pm.

PC Paul Burke said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time and has seen anything significant to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 944 of 5th April or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A motorcyclist from Nantwich was seriously injured after a collision with a car in Crewe.

The 51-year-old biker suffered serious leg injuries in the accident on Mill Street, close to its junction with Herdman Street.

He was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire where he is undergoing treatment.

Police are appealing for information following the accident which happened at around 1.25pm on Saturday, April 19.

It involved the motorbike and a black Mercedes car.

Officers are appealing for information and, in particular, want to speak to the driver of a white Fiat 500 car who was travelling along Mill Street and may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident 463 of 19/4/2014.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

A man was injured after a road accident near Nantwich, left one vehicle in flames.

The accident happened on Nantwich Road in Wrenbury and fire crews were called out to tackle the car blaze.

No one was trapped in the vehicle but one person was injured and treated at the scene by paramedics.

Fire officers said the saloon car was well alight when they arrived and crews had to use breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to put out the blaze.

The incident happened at about 10.15pm yesterday (Wednesday April 3).

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A teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on the A51 near Alpraham, Nantwich.

The 18-year-old, from Alpraham, was airlifted to hospital after the incident near the Travellers Rest pub.

Police say no other vehicle was involved but need witnesses to come forward to find out how the victim fell from his red Honda 125cc bike.

The incident happened at about 4.20pm yesterday (July 6) as the motorcyclist was riding towards Nantwich.

Police closed the A51 to allow an air ambulance  to land and take the injured man to North Staffordshire Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

His next of kin have been informed and are with him at hospital.

The A51 was closed from the Red Fox Traffic Lights /A51 Bunbury Road. It remained closed for over four hours, re-opening at 8.55pm.

Police are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident itself, or who may have seen the motorcyclist prior to the incident occurring as he travelled along the A51 in the direction of Nantwich.

Contact Crewe Police on the police non emergency number, 101, quoting incident number 767 of 06/07/2013.

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A young girl was injured when she was in collision with a car outside a Nantwich primary school.

The youngster, believed to be aged 7 or 8, was hit by the wing mirror of a car outside Pear Tree Primary in Pear Tree Field, Stapeley.

She was taken to Leighton Hospital by paramedics suffering from minor injuries including cuts and bruises.

The driver was shaken but unhurt.

The accident happened at about 4.45pm today (Monday, July 15).

“A girl and a car were in collision as she stepped off the kerbside,” said a police spokeswoman.

“Thankfully she has suffered only minor injuries.”

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A teenage schoolboy has died after a road accident in South Cheshire.

Sam Nutsford, 15, was riding his bike when he was in collision with a car on King Street, in Middlewich.

The car, a silver Vauxhall Insignia, was being driven by a 52-year-old man from Northwich.

The collision happened on the Northwich-bound carriageway of King Street.

Sam (pictured), of King Street, and a pupil at Middlewich High School, died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

No arrests have been made.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the accident which happened at about 5.20pm last night (August 12).

Contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident 751 of 12 August.

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A busy Nantwich road has been closed after a two-car accident.

The A530 between Nantwich and Leighton Hospital is closed in both directions in Willaston.

The accident happened between the Wistaston Green Road junction and the Colleys Lane junction.

Long tailbacks are expected and motorists are advised to find alternative routes.

It’s not clear if anyone was injured in the incident.

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A Crewe & Nantwich RUFC player is battling to save the use of his legs after a freak accident on the pitch.

Vagrants star Kieran Flynn (pictured) broke his neck in a horror tackle during a pre-season clash against Christleton.

The injury left Kieran without the use of his legs and he is now being treated by specialists at Oswestry Hospital.

Rugby players, fans and other names from the sporting world have rallied round to offer their support.

On Twitter, Kieran wrote: “Guys, I just want to say, thank you all so much for your kind messages during this difficult time.It really does mean so much to me.”

Jon Cockburn, Crewe & Nantwich RUFC chairman, said: “On a positive note he does have some tingling sensations in his legs, which we can only see as a positive.

“The full extent of his injuries are still unknown but progress is being made.

“A number of professional players/clubs from all sports have already contacted him and any messages from yourselves or others will would help to keep up his spirits up.

“The challenge ahead is to keep him motivated long term. The RFU have been fantastically supportive to both Kieran and his family.

“And the Injured Players Foundation (IPF) has been second to none in the service they have already given and immediately provided him with an iPad which has proved invaluable in keeping him in contact with friends and family.

“We appreciate it is going to be a long road to recovery but his ambition is to be at the ground for the last game of the season.

“Let’s hope and pray that will be the case.

“As a club, Crewe & Nantwich RUFC are very grateful to the support already shown by individuals/other clubs and the RFU and your future support would be greatly appreciated in keeping his motivation/recovery going.”

Messages of support can be sent to Keiran on Flynny_lfc@hotmail.com, or on Twitter @KieFlynn.

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A man was injured after a car and lorry collided on the A51 near Nantwich. The accident happened on Nantwich Road in Wardle, and left the man trapped in his vehicle. Fire crews from Nantwich and Tarporley were called to the scene at about 6.20am today (September 27). They cut the victim free from the wreckage and paramedics treated him[Read More...]

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A three-vehicle road accident caused delays in Nantwich town centre.

No one was injured in the crash which happened at Spring Gardens on Hospital Street.

Three cars were involved in the incident on the A534, involving a Seat Leon, Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 206.

Paramedics and police were on the scene, but no one required hospital treatment.

The accident happened at about 9am today (November 6) and caused delays in and out of Nantwich for some time.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said: “Thankfully no one was injured, but it caused some disruption.”

(pics courtesy of Nantwichnews reader)

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A lorry driver involved in a collision on the A530 near Nantwich which killed a cyclist, failed to stop at the scene, say police.

The crash happened close to Baddeley Bridge on Whitchurch Road in Aston.

The lorry and cyclist were travelling from Nantwich towards Whitchurch, at the time of the collision.

The lorry did not stop at the scene and is believed to have continued towards Whitchurch. It was light-coloured with blue or green markings on the side.

Paramedics were called but the cyclist was declared dead at the scene.

Police closed the road in both directions for most of the day after the incident which happened at about 1.40pm yesterday (November 12).

Officers have carried out door to door enquiries in the area to see if anyone saw the lorry before or after the accident. They are also checking CCTV and security cameras.

The incident comes just a few days after the Road Safety Foundation charity declared the A530 between Nantwich and Burleydam as the fifth most dangerous stretch in Britain.

Latest accident figures showed 23 deaths on the 8-mile route between 2007 and 2011.

Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information, which might assist officers with their enquiries, is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 453 of 12 November.

Information can also be passed on anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.

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A man died when his car collided with a lorry on the A500 bypass in Nantwich.

The crash closed the busy single carriageway route between the Cheerbrook and Peacock roundabouts at Willaston.

The incident happened shortly before 5am today (December 23) and forced police to close the main road both directions between the A51 and A534 connections.

The car involved was a silver Vauxhall Astra, driven by a man aged in his 50s from the Crewe area.

He suffered serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to Leighton Hospital where he later died. His family have been informed.

Fire crews from Cheshire Fire and Rescue were called out to cut him free.

The driver of the truck, a white DAF articulated lorry with trailer, was not seriously injured.

Police have closed both lanes of the road between Newcastle Road and the A534 Crewe Road, and diversions are in place.

“Motorists are advised that there are delays and congestion in the area,” said a Cheshire Police spokeswoman.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or have any information which could help the investigation.

Contact Crewe Police on the non emergency number 101, quoting incident number 107 of 23/12/2013.

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A cyclist was seriously injured after an accident outside a school in Nantwich.

The 41-year-old man, who has not been named, was injured outside Brine Leas School on Audlem Road.

Police had to close the road for a short time, and the air ambulance helicopter was called to the scene, landing at the back of Brine Leas School.

One witness who contacted Nantwichnews said she saw the cyclist and the car collide at the entrance to the school.

The cyclist was taken to Leighton Hospital by land ambulance.

Police reopened the road shortly after the accident which happened at around 12.40pm today. They confirmed the car was being driven by a man.

PC Nicola Rimmer, of Cheshire Police, said: “The cyclist is suffering from suspected serious injuries but not sure as to the extent of those at the moment.

“The road was closed for a short time. No arrests have been made and further inquiries are being made. We have a number of witnesses who saw the incident.”

Any witnesses are urged to contact Cheshire Police on the non emergency 101 number, quoting incident number 363.

It’s the latest accident involving a cyclist on the roads around Nantwich.

Just four months ago, Wistaston man Stewart Gandy died after a collision between his bike and lorry on the A530 between Nantwich and Whitchurch.

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Police want to trace witnesses to an accident which left a pensioner seriously injured in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A534 Crewe Road, where a blue Land Rover Discovery travelling from Nantwich area hit a pedestrian near to the junction with Laidon Avenue.

The Land Rover was travelling along Crewe Road towards Crewe town centre.

It’s believed the 75-year-old man was trying to cross the road. He is currently being treated in hospital for a serious head injury.

The accident happened on Saturday April 5 at about 9.50pm.

PC Paul Burke said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time and has seen anything significant to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 944 of 5th April or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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A motorcyclist from Nantwich was seriously injured after a collision with a car in Crewe.

The 51-year-old biker suffered serious leg injuries in the accident on Mill Street, close to its junction with Herdman Street.

He was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire where he is undergoing treatment.

Police are appealing for information following the accident which happened at around 1.25pm on Saturday, April 19.

It involved the motorbike and a black Mercedes car.

Officers are appealing for information and, in particular, want to speak to the driver of a white Fiat 500 car who was travelling along Mill Street and may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident 463 of 19/4/2014.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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