MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays on the A666 after a van lost its wheel.

Police were called to St Peter’s Way, close to the exit with Raikes Lane, at 7.15am, after a van’s wheel fell off in the left lane.

The left lane was temporarily closed while police waited for a recovery vehicle to collect the van.

It was moved at around 8.20am.

There are currently delays of around 15 minutes.