Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision in Coppull this evening (December 23).

Police said they were called to the scene of a collision in New Road at around 5.50pm today.

They warned motorists to avoid the area where possible due to heavy traffic on New Road, Spendmore Lane and Birkacre Brow.

But they have now confirmed all roads have been cleared.

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