Vehicle in flames after crash in country lane near Warrington

POLICE fire and an air ambulance were sent to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in West Lane, High Legh, this morning.
Eyewitnesses said the incident involved a Range Rover, which burst into flames, and a truck which ended up on its side.
One eyewitness said he was on the scene within minutes of the crash occurring and smashed the windows of the blazing vehicle in an attempt to get the occupant out.
He said: “I could even see in. The fire was too bad. I was too late.”
Emergency services were soon at the scene and the road was closed. The accident was said to be close to the junction with Kay Lane.
Police advised motorists to avoid the Lymm  and High Legh areas. They said there were road closures in force close to the junctions with the A56 at Lymm and the A50 at High Legh while emergency services were  still at the scene.
Fire crews from Stockton Heath went to the scene and two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the blaze using two hose reel jets.