A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said road closures are currently in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. contact the editor here. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Updates from the newsdesk at the Widnes & Runcorn Weekly News. "Maybe for people who don't have this kind of biosafety lab 3 or 4 experience on coronavirus, maybe it's easy for them to accept the accident lab leak. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Please report any comments that break our rules. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Report a road or street issue. Not to forget the cask marks you scanned. Reason: Broken down vehicle. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The incident occurred on Halton Brow in Runcorn (Image: Google Maps). 7NEWS brings you the latest Car Accidents news from Australia and around the world. During the same trial, the jury also awarded Chris Chester, whose wife Sarah and daughter Payton were killed in the crash, $15 million with an additional $4.95 million Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. A fiery train collision in Tempe, Greece, killed 36 people and injured at least 85 others on Tuesday after a passenger train carrying hundreds of people struck an "Police and Highways England also attended to close the road while the incident was being dealt with.". 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We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Emergency services were called to the Bridgewater Expressway - near to the junction with Central Expressway - shortly before 9am today, Thursday, following the collision. Police, paramedics and firefighters have attended the scene. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake. Read about our approach to external linking. Read about our approach to external linking. Ground News - Three car crash in Runcorn leads vehicle to ignite into flames Get access to our best features An air ambulance at the scene of an RTC on the Rocksavage Expressway in Runcorn today. Five men, aged 22, 23, 24 and 29, and a woman aged 21 were arrested and later released under investigation. The 53-year-old Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters. No official statements have been issued in relation to the incident but multiple police and ambulance service vehicles were present when the ECHO visited the scene. The 53-year-old has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order. 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The person was flown to hospital by air ambulance, Get the latest news from Runcorn & Widnes straight to your inbox. A passenger train collided with an oncoming freight train in northern Greece early on Wednesday, killing multiple people and injuring scores of others. Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates. News. Her injuries are not believed to be serious, and the road has since been reopened. Report street lights, traffic lights and highway issues. The following traffic incidents and congestion for Runcorn have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: There are no current incidents in this location. Read about our approach to external linking. Emergency services have cordoned off the road after the collision between a motorbike and a car, It's more important than ever to stay informed - Get the free CheshireLive newsletter direct to your inbox. Around 60 had been taken to hospital, with six of them in intensive care. Around 60 had been taken to hospital, with six of them in intensive care. Lane closures: Lane one is closed. It has not been confirmed if the casualty was taken to hospital via an air ambulance that a driver had seen at the scene. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital A person in casual wear also appears to be assisting the paramedics. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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