Manchester Road in Woolston, Warrington, has been closed after a lorry overturned on a roundabout. Cheshire Police was called to the scene at around 3.20pm on Thursday, October 15, following reports of the incident.
Pictures from the scene show the lorry lying on its side, with its load scattered across the roundabout. The road remains closed while emergency services work to clear the scene. Police confirmed no injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
Traffic disruption on A57 Manchester Road
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that the overturned lorry was blocking the roundabout at the junction with the A57 Manchester Road, preventing eastbound traffic from continuing over the bridge.
It added: “Woolston Grange Avenue Southbound is closed, queueing traffic due to overturned lorry from Chesford Grange (Woolston) to M6 J21 (Woolston, Warrington).”
Police statement and delays warning
Drivers have been warned to expect delays in the area. A Cheshire Police spokesperson said: “At around 3.20pm today, Thursday, October 15, police were called to reports of an overturned lorry on Manchester Road, Woolston.
“There are no reports of any injuries, and no arrests have been made. Delays are expected while emergency services work to clear the area.”
