POLICE have launched an investigation after a fatal collision on the A41 Chester to Whitchurch Road.

Cheshire Constabulary has launched an investigation after a fatal collision on the A41 today (Wednesday, April 17).

The crash happened at 9.06am on the A41 near to No Man’s Heath, near Malpas, and was involved two lorries and a Land Rover.

The driver of the Land Rover, an 80-year-old man from Wrenbury, sadly died at the scene.

One man was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital as a precaution and has since been discharged.

The A41 is currently closed between the Broxton roundabout and the roundabout for the A41/A49. This will remain closed until this evening for recovery of the vehicles.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and that severe delays are likely.  

If you have any information about the collision contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML 376355, or send us information online via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries/  

To submit dashcam footage visit https://www.cheshire.police.uk/advice-and-support/roads-and-vehicle-safety/submit-dashcam-footage/

Whitchurch Herald: The air ambulance near the collision. Picture courtesy of Midlands Air AmbulanceThe air ambulance near the collision. Picture courtesy of Midlands Air Ambulance