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Serious Accident on Chester High Road Due to High Winds

A falling branch, brought down by the gale force winds hitting the area today is believed to have caused a serious accident on the A540 in Neston, between Hinderton Road and Raby Park Road.

Photo by Phil Lloyd, who explains that the wind was so strong he could not keep the phone steady, hence the blurriness.

The branch smashed through the windscreen of a car, striking the driver and knocking her unconscious. This led to her car swerving across the carriageway and crashing into a car coming in the opposite direction, at around 2.45pm on Friday 22nd May. The driver remained unconscious for around half an hour and had to be extricated from her vehicle by emergency services.

The driver suffered severe facial injuries which were subsequently treated at Aintree Hospital. She is now recovering at home. Her baby, in the car with her at the time, was also checked for any injury but escaped unscathed. 

It is understood that a family, including two young girls, were able to leave the second vehicle unassisted, but the children have suffered minor injuries.

School Lane track. Photo by Phil Lloyd

In addition, a fallen tree has completely blocked the School Lane track between Quarry Road and Upper Raby Road in Neston. The wind is extremely strong at this highest point of Neston and more damage and disruption can be expected.

Another tree came down on the corner of Windermere Close and Talbot Road, but has now been removed by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The tree that came down in high winds at Windermere Close, Little Neston. Photo by Amanda Bresnen.

If you hear of any other incidents, or road/path blockages, please drop us an email.

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Michael P

At 18:22 on 24th May 2020, Michael P commented:

To the lady who was trapped in car i was 1 of the 2 people who came to help i just wanted to say i hope that yourself and baby are ok
I want to say to other car that had women and her 2 children in are ok and doing well aswell i could see u were so shaken up
I now its hard with covid19 they say keep distance but my 1st instinct was to come help in anywell i could i rang emercncy service
I so hope that you all are ok doing well and get better soon

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Deryck T

At 17:54 on 25th May 2020, Deryck T commented:

Hi to the who ever the comment above is from.... I am the partner of the girl who was trapped in the black Peugeot. I just want to thank you for being there for her. She had horrific facial injuries but the surgeons and nurses from aintree hospital have been nothing but amazing. Baby is fine (thank god) and Harriet is now home recovering from what can only be described has a freak accident.

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Deryck T

At 17:55 on 25th May 2020, Deryck T commented:

Also wanted to add that i'm so glad the other people from other car were not seriously hurt!!

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Michael P

At 20:04 on 25th May 2020, Michael P commented:

Hi im so over the moon that harriet is home i now what you mean how horrific facial injuries were it wasnt my place to say on here i was just so worryed for her and the baby i kept saying to her help will be here soon stay carm cause i could see how worryed she was for baby and the other man who held her hand though drivers window he was amazing aswell i didnt get his name as him and i was the only ones would go near to help
i wish harriet all so speedy recovery and no need thank me i was just so glad i could help

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Snapdragon

At 20:33 on 26th May 2020, Snapdragon commented:

I think the chap helping to keep Harriet calm and giving her comfort was an off-duty Police Officer. I also believe that an off-duty Paramedic was in attendance. Good we have such people.

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