Cheshire: Tractor crashes into houses knocking down their front walls
Cheshire Police said their officers received reports of a collision on the A51 Vicars Cross Road at 6.36am on Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 1 April 2025 12:08, UK
A tractor has crashed into two houses in Chester, knocking down their front walls.
Cheshire Police said officers received reports of a collision on the A51 Vicars Cross Road at 6.36am on Tuesday morning.
As well as hitting the semi-detached houses, the tractor was also involved in a collision with a Mercedes car.
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There are no reports of any serious injuries, but the drivers of both vehicles were taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital as a precautionary measure.
The residents of the houses have all been accounted for and are safe and well.
The A51 is currently closed in both directions between Green Lane and the A41, and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
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The road closures are expected to remain in place for several hours.
Cheshire Police has appealed for anyone with information, or video footage to contact them.