Appeal for information following serious collision near Northwich

Thursday, 23 April 2026 20:17

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Oakmere.

Shortly after 6.15pm on Wednesday 22nd April, officers on patrol came across a collision on the A556, Chester Road, near to the junction of Hogshead Lane and Stoneyford Lane.

The incident involved two vehicles, a grey Fiat Panda Active and a white BMW M135i XDrive.

The driver of the Panda, a man in his 70's, is believed to have sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Manchester Royal Infirmary.

The driver of the BMW was uninjured.

Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing.

Anyone with any information, or video footage, which may aid the investigation is asked to call Cheshire police on 101, or visit:

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...quoting IML 2313939.

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