A LANE of the A556 was closed on the eastbound carriageway yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, following a crash.

A white van overturned near the Davenham roundabout, heading towards Manchester, and was blocking lane one, leading to road closures.

Police were called at 12.54pm, and the ambulance service was also called to the scene, taking a man to Leighton Hospital.

Heavy traffic built in the area following a closure from Davenham roundabout up towards the Broken Cross roundabout at the A530 King Street at Rudheath.