Road has to be cleared after fallen tree crashes down in Euxton

A fallen tree threatened road safety and traffic issues today after it crashed to the ground and blocked a major road.
Wigan Road in Euxton was blocked for a time because of a fallen treeWigan Road in Euxton was blocked for a time because of a fallen tree
Wigan Road in Euxton was blocked for a time because of a fallen tree

The incident occurred on Wigan Road in Euxton this morning just after 6am.

Police were alerted and contacted Lancashire County Council's highways department, who cleared the site.

No accidents were reported, despite the potential hazard.

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