WINWICK Road was closed by a crash earlier today.

The accident occurred near to Swan pub and Myddleton Lane in Winwick at around midday today, Sunday.

And the A49 remained shut for several hours as a result.

Eyewitnesses saw three police cars at the scene, while the air ambulance was reportedly called to attend.

It is not yet known if any casualties have been injured during the crash, but it is believed to have involved a motorbike and a car.

The road has since reopened.