Driver in 30s avoids serious injury after lorry overturns near Nantwich

By Ryan Parker 13th Feb 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 13th Feb 2026

A lorry driver in 30s has avoided serious injury after his vehicle overturned in the early hours of Thursday (February 12), near Nantwich.

At 2.07am that morning, emergency services were alerted to an incident on Nantwich Road, Tarporley.

Two fire engines from Nantwich and Tarporley swiftly arrived at the scene, as well as the rapid response rescue unit from Tarporley.

Leaking diesel from the heavy goods vehicle was controlled by firefighters.

The driver, a man in his 30s from Wolverhampton, is expected to make a full recovery.

At around 11.30am that day, Cheshire Police confirmed the section of Nantwich Road had now reopened.

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a heavy goods vehicle.

"Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus gained access to the trailer to inspect the cargo and used an environmental grab pack to contain leaking diesel.

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"Once the site was stabilised and the vehicle was made safe, the incident was handed over to the police."

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