A MOTORIST escaped without serious injury following a collision on the A556 at Mere in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police were called to the crossroads shortly after midnight following reports a car had hit the central reservation.

Knutsford Police tweeted: "Beat Officers are dealing with collision at Mere Traffic lights - thankfully no serious injuries - delays likely."

The road reopened an hour later.

The incident come three days after an accident on Tuesday evening on the crossroads which resulted in temporary lights being installed for a day on Wednesday.