Live updates as crash that killed two people in Middlewich closes major road in both directions

Drivers are being urged to seek alternative routes

A major road has been closed in both directions following a crash in the middle of the night. Emergency services have been sent to the A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich following the collision at around 3am today

The road is shut between the A51 Nantwich Bypass to Colleys Lane. It is not yet known how many vehicles are involved or whether there are any serious injuries. Drivers are being urged to find alternative routes.

Traffic monitoring site Inrix says: “A530 Middlewich Road in both directions closed due to accident from A51 Nantwich Bypass (Alvaston roundabout) to Colleys Lane. Traffic is coping well.”

Cheshire East Council Highways said: “Emergency Road closure: A530 Middlewich Road Wistaston closed between A51 Alvaston roundabout and A532 Coppenhall Lane. Please find alternative route.”

StokeonTrentLive is attempting to contact Cheshire Police and North West Ambulance Service for statements. Follow our live blog below for updates as they happen.