A MAN and woman have tragically died in a two-car crash.

A 65-year-old man, the driver of a white Seat Leon, and a 42-year-old woman, a rear seat passenger in a silver Nissan Note, sadly died at the scene.

The collision happened on the A56 Chester Road at Walton near to the junctions with Runcorn Road and Hobb Lane, shortly after 6pm on Sunday, November 10.

Two other passengers in the Nissan were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

The road was closed for much of Sunday evening. Fire crews from Warrington, Lymm and Runcorn also attended to help rescue casualties.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam or CCTV should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1960086.