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Police issue warning as high winds bring down trees across roads

By Gary Skentelbery on 9th December 2023 10:00 pm News

POLICE have issued a warning to motorists to drive carefully following reports of trees being blown down by high winds blocking several roads across Warrington.

A large tree was reported blocking Chapel Lane, Burtonwood, earlier this evening.

Warrington Police took to social media warning: “We are aware of a number of fallen trees blocking the roads in the area.
“A number of roads are closed while the obstructions are moved.
“Be mindful of what could be around the bend, give yourself enough time to react.”

Local residents have warned of tree falls on Hawleys Lane, Barrowhall Lane at Great Sankey, Warrington Road, Penketh and Birchwood Way.

Quite wet and blowy out there & tree down blocking Chapel lane Burtonwood next to co-op. Stay safe everyone #StormElin pic.twitter.com/r7VOALOxee

— Dave Appleton (@DaveApp) December 9, 2023

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.