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Motorists trapped in flood waters at Hawleys Lane – again!

By Gary Skentelbery on 26th October 2019 5:17 pm News

POLICE are advising motorists to avoid the Hawleys Lane area of town after several drivers got stuck in flood waters earlier today (Saturday) following heavy rain.

Hawleys Lane is flooded under the railway bridge following heavy rain over night and earlier today and several drivers attempted to drive through and got stuck.

Warrington Borough Council have now placed signs out and police are advising motorists to find an alternative route.

Flooding has been a problem at the Hawleys Lane bridge for many years but motorists continue to get stuck in flood waters on a regular basis.

Fire crews rescue driver trapped in flood waters

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Gary Skentelbery

Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.