A VAN was abandoned after a crash.

Police were called to a crash on Kinderton Street in Middlewich on Friday night (November 1).

A white transit van drove off after crashing into traffic lights by Town Bridge.

The vehicle was later found abandoned on Middlewich Road, near Leighton Hospital.

Police investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the force said: “At 7.40pm on Friday police were called to a collision on Kinderton Street, Middlewich.

“Officers attended and found a white transit van had collided with the traffic lights and driven off from the scene.

“The van was later found abandoned on Middlewich Road, near Leighton Hospital.

“Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing at this time.”

Motorists have been warned of possible delays while the lights are repaired.

Temporary lights have been put in place for the time being.

Cheshire East Council say that work is expected to be completed by November 8.