THE road into Walton Lea Crematorium was blocked by a fallen tree as severe weather conditions battered the town over the weekend.

A tree lining the route into the crematorium was felled on Sunday morning amid high wind speeds, blocking access for vehicles.

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But a spokesman for Warrington Borough Council confirmed that the tree was removed by workers yesterday and that the road has since reopened.