Stolen vehicle takes down traffic lights

During the early hours of Tuesday 19th July a single vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision in the town centre.

The accident occurred on Water Lane at its junction with Alderley Road and the vehicle involved had recently been stolen from the Greater Manchester area.

The driver of the vehicle had made off from the scene and police enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver.

As a result of the collision the traffic lights at the junction were knocked down. Cheshire East Council Highways have now attended to secure the damage.

Photos by Lee Calver.