A DRIVER had a lucky escape after their car crashed on the M56 and flipped on its side.

The collision happened at 7.05am this morning, Monday.

Thankfully, the driver was not seriously injured.

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Police confirmed they were called to reports of a collision on the motorway between junctions eight and nine.

Officers attended and found a black Tesla had come off the carriageway.

A spokesman for Cheshire police said: “There were no reports of any serious injuries.”