Police are appealing for information following a serious collision near Sandbach.

At 5.29am on Tuesday morning, police were called to Holmes Chapel Road in Holmes Chapel following reports of a collision involving a silver Audi A3 and a red Peugeot 108.

The driver of the Peugeot car, a 62-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.

The occupants of the Audi fled the scene of the collision.

A 30-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident but has since been released under investigation.

Officers are now urging any witnesses or anyone with information that could help with their investigation to come forward.

Sergeant Jonathan Marsden said: "This was a serious collision which has left the victim with potentially life-changing injuries.

"We have been completing a number of enquiries and know that the Audi was travelling from Holmes Chapel towards Congleton at the time of the collision.

"As part of our ongoing enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who may know the identity of the occupants in the Audi.

"The same goes for anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the Audi prior to the collision as we believe this may be able to assist us with our investigation."

Any information can be reported to Cheshire Police by calling 101 quoting IML 1084615 or report it via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ro/report

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or report it via https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously