SLOW traffic in Warrington this afternoon, Wednesday, is being made worse after the swing bridges opened.

Chester Road is currently closed while accident work takes place following a crash between a police van and a Ford Fiesta.

However motorists face further delays with the swing bridges opening across the Manchester Ship Canal.

Delays are being reported across the town centre and south Warrington.

Chester Road has been closed both ways close to Walton Gardens since 1.30pm.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: "Shortly after 1.30pm on Wednesday 3 May, a police van was involved in a collision with a silver Ford Fiesta in Walton, Warrington.

"The incident occurred on the A56, Chester Road, near to the junction of Holly Hedge Lane.

"Police, fire and ambulance are in attendance at the scene and Chester Road is closed in both directions.

"The occupants of the Fiesta, a man and a woman, along with the driver and passenger from the police van, were all injured as a result of the collision and are being treated by paramedics.

"None of their injuries are believed to be life threatening.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1538586."