A LARGE tree has fallen across King Street in Middlewich due to high winds leaving the road blocked to motorists.

The tree was blown over onto King Street near the Croxton Lane junction at around 2.30pm today, Tuesday, and Cheshire Police are on the scene.

Tree surgeons have been called to cut up the tree and a tractor will be needed to lift off the road.

A spokesman from Cheshire Police said: β€œIt is a big tree that has fallen across the road and we will have to bring in a tractor to remove it. The road should be clear soon.”