POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES FOLLOWING FATAL NANTWICH COLLISION

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision near Nantwich.

At 1.40pm today (Tuesday 12 November) police received reports of a collision between a lorry and a cyclist on the A530 Whitchurch Road in Aston.

At the time of the collision the lorry and the cyclist were travelling from Nantwich in the direction of Whitchurch near to Baddeley Bridge. Sadly, the cyclist has died at the scene.

The lorry did not stop at the scene and is believed to have left in the direction of Whitchurch. The lorry is believed to be light coloured with blue or green markings on the side.

Emergency services are currently at the scene and road closures are in place − drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.

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.