THE A538 was closed this morning after a tree hit an Audi on the Wilmslow-bound carriageway.

Cheshire Police closed the road in both directions from 5.50am while the dealing with the investigation, before reopening the Manchester-bound carriageway 20 minutes later.

Officers then closed the road at the tunnels for 30 minutes from 7.05am while the tree was removed.

There were no casualties following the incident.