Man dies following A483 collision

Cheshire Police have sadly said a man has died at the scene of an incident on the A483 this morning.

In a statement the force said, “At 9.25am on Monday 7 August Cheshire Police were called to a two-vehicle collision on the border with North Wales.

“The collision involved a blue BMW 3 series and a stationary HGV parked in a layby on the A483.

“Sadly, the driver of the BMW, believed to be a 27-year-old man from Chester, died at the scene. Next of kin have been informed.

“The A483 is closed from Belgrave traffic lights/Junction to J7 A483 Rossett, south bound, while emergency services work at the scene.

“The road is also closed northbound between junction 7 and the Post House roundabout.

“Anyone with information should call Cheshire police on 101 quoting IML 1614843. ”

The section of road is currently fully closed.

Further reports from this morning can be found here.