A50 Cliff Lane remains closed following a car crash on Boxing Day morning, disrupting local traffic near Warrington.
The incident occurred around 7:55 AM on December 26, when emergency services responded to reports of one vehicle leaving the road. The car collided with both a telegraph pole and a building, leading to significant concerns about structural integrity.
According to CheshireLive, emergency crews from Lymm and Warrington arrived swiftly at the scene. A spokesperson for the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service stated, "Emergency services were called to an incident where one car had left the road and collided with a telegraph pole and building. Firefighters extricated one casualty from the vehicle and left them in the care of paramedics." The driver, reported to be male, was taken to the hospital following the extraction from the wreckage.
Cheshire Police confirmed the nature of the collision, indicating "the male driver was passed to the care of paramedics and taken to hospital." Further details revealed the police were alerted just around 8 AM, and they closed Cliff Lane "in both directions due to structural concerns for the building." The collision reportedly did not involve any other vehicles, keeping the incident isolated.
The continuing closure of Cliff Lane, which affects traffic between the M6 motorway and Warrington, has prompted considerable frustration among local drivers. An alert from the traffic monitoring service, INRIX, confirmed, "A50 Cliff Lane in both directions closed due to accident investigation work between B5356 Grappenhall Lane and M6 J20 (Lymm Interchange). Ongoing since yesterday morning."
Reports suggested the road would remain closed until structural assessments could be completed, as emergency responders cordoned off the area, waiting for the verdict from structural engineers before reopening the road. A representative for the Fire and Rescue stated, "Police officers closed the road in both directions and fire crews cordoned off the area whilst waiting for a structural engineer to come and assess the building."
The incident has caused significant delays and detours for motorists. Many locals have taken to social media to express their concerns and frustrations over the impact on their daily commutes. Local authorities are urging drivers to follow official detours and remain vigilant.
After more than 24 hours of accident investigation and emergency response, there is some good news. By late afternoon on December 27, reports indicated favorable conditions for reopening the road. An update from the Fire Service confirmed the A50 Cliff Lane has now reopened but cautioned motorists about the presence of temporary traffic lights still being operational as some investigation works remain.
The police will continue to monitor the area to mitigate any future risks, ensuring community safety remains the priority.
This incident marks another challenge for local transport networks during the busy holiday season, with authorities now reviewing safety procedures for future incidents.
