We are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on the Daresbury Expressway in Runcorn. Both sides of the carriageway have been closed while the incident is being dealt. Please avoid the area if possible.

** Landline issues affecting 999 calls in the Manor Park area of Runcorn ** If you need to contact emergency services please call from a mobile phone instead. Engineers are working to fix the issue. Normal service expected to be available at around 4:40pm this afternoon.

We're aware of technical issues involving landlines in parts of Penketh and Runcorn that are unable to access 999. If you need to contact emergency services please use a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to be available around 4pm today.

We're aware of technical issues involving landlines in the Manor Park and Moore areas of Halton that are unable to access 999. If you need to contact emergency services please call 999 from a mobile phone. Normal service is expected to be available around 11:30 today.

On Monday 30 January crews from @RuncornFS & @LymmFS will be training at height on Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn from around 10am-2pm. The training will not affect traffic flow. There will be safety officers on the pedestrian and cycle paths to provide assistance if required.

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It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All of us @CheshireFire offer our solemn and sincere condolences to the Royal Family. Ma’am, we thank you for your unwavering service to the nation and for your lasting legacy.

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We're aware of a technical issue involving a number of landlines in the Runcorn area that are unable to access 999. Engineers are working to fix the issue. If you need to contact emergency services please call 999 from a mobile phone.

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UPDATE | More than 50 firefighters are at the scene of the fire in Runcorn, with several special appliances including an aerial ladder platform, the Scorpion high reach extending turret and a high volume pump. For more information visit - orlo.uk/57xLi

UPDATE | Firefighters are tackling a blaze involving wooden and plastic pallets near a scrapyard in Runcorn, covering an area around 60 square metres. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the large amount of smoke Full details - orlo.uk/YAtwK

INCIDENT | Several fire engines are attending a fire in Runcorn. Please avoid the area around Percival Lane, Western Point as we tackle the fire. Residents are advised to keep windows and doors closed. We'll update with more information when it's available.

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Only two more sleeps to go - but make sure you cook Christmas dinner safely. Half of accidental fires at home are started by cooking, often when cookers and grills are unattended. For more safety information, visit orlo.uk/sKmtH

We were proud to present @HowdensJoinery Runcorn with an employer award for their support of our on-call firefighter programme and the local community. orlo.uk/d2xz1 #ThinkOnCall #NeedMore

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