A MAIN road in Chester is closed both ways this evening (Tuesday, October 22) after a crash.
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported at around 5pm that the A56 Hoole Road is closed following the incident.
It reports: "A56 Hoole Road both ways closed, queueing traffic due to accident from Park Drive to A41 Ring Road (Hoole roundabout)."
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters have been called to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles. The crews gave first aid to two people.
"Air Ambulance and paramedics attended along with police, who closed the road while the incident was dealt with."
9.30pm update - the road reportedly remains closed as police forensic collision investigation work takes place at the scene.
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