THIS was the scene after a crash at Padgate Station saw a car career down the bridge embankment on Saturday morning.

An accident shortly before 11am on Saturday involving one vehicle caused the car to leave the road and head down an embankment.

Emergency services were called to the scene, but all the occupants had managed to exit the vehicle safely.

Trains on the route were halted while Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service made the scene safe.