A MAN has died after suffering a medical episode behind the wheel.

Emergency services rushed to the Cross in Lymm at around midday today, Monday, after receiving reports of a car blocking the road.

Police and paramedics attended the scene and discovered that a man had become unwell.

He was rushed to hospital, but died this afternoon.

It is understood that he suffered a heart attack while inside his vehicle, near to the junction with Eagle Brow.

The man’s next of kin have been informed.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: "At around 12pm on Monday, March 16, officers were called to reports of a car blocking the road.

"Emergency services attended the scene and found that a man had become unwell.

"He was taken to hospital by paramedics but sadly passed away.

"His next of kin have been informed and a file is being prepared for the coroner."