A SET of traffic lights have been left facing the wrong way after being hit by a HGV.

St Helens Council says it has sent a team to deal with the issue.

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The collision took place on the junction of Crow Lane East and Queens Drive, Newton-le-Willows.

St Helens Council said: "A HGV has hit traffic lights on the junction of Crow Lane East and Queens Drive in Newton-le-Willows. Lights are damaged and facing wrong way. The team are on the way."