Police investigating a serious collision in Blakelow near Nantwich are appealing for motorists with information to come forward.

At 8.40pm last night (February 25th) a Honda Accord, a Nissan Pixo and a Land Rover Discovery collided on Haymoor Green Road, Blakelow.

Two men and a woman were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Sadly the driver of the Nissan Pixo, a 59-year-old man from Oakmere, died in hospital. The female passenger remains in a serious but stable condition.

A man and a woman from the Land Rover Discovery are believed to have minor injuries.

A 38-year-old man from Crewe has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink driving. He is currently in custody.

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire police via the website quoting IML 1209531.