CONGESTION is being reported on roads around Orford following a crash this afternoon, Friday.

Orford Green is reported to be closed in both directions following a collision.

This incident occurred at around 3pm between Hallfields Road and Birtles Road.

This involved a car and a van, with one of the drivers taken to hospital.

Long delays and congestion is reported in the vicinity of the crash, particularly on School Road and Birtles Road.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “At 2.59pm today, Friday, November 1, police were called to a two-vehicle collision on Orford Green in Warrington.

“The collision involved a car and van.

“One of the drivers has been taken to hospital to be assessed.”