M53 diversions in full following ‘serious’ crash

A white Peugeot van crashed with a red Volkswagen near the Eastham exit of the motorway

11:59, 08 May 2025

M53 motorway(Image: Liverpool Echo)

Traffic is being diverted as drivers are told to avoid the area following a 'serious' crash on the M53. Police reported a white Peugeot van collided with a red Volkswagen near the Eastham exit of the motorway.

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National Highways described it as a 'serious collision'.

The motorway has been closed [1] since around 8.15am as emergency services remain at the scene. The crash happened near junction 6 of the M53 and the Southbound carriage is currently closed from junction 4 to junction 7.

In an update on their website, National Highways said: "The M53 in Merseyside is closed southbound between J4 Clatterbridge Interchange (Clatterbridge, Heswall A5137; Bebington, Port Sunlight B5137) and J7 Netherpool Interchange (North Road Industrial Estate, Overpool, Whitby B5132).

"This is due to a serious collision near J6 Eastham Interchange (Vauxhall (Cars Only), Eastham Oil Terminal). near Ellesmere Port.

Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways have units attending this incident."

The ECHO [2] is bringing you live traffic updates after the crash [3].

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Below is the diversion route drivers using the M53 should use:

Leave the M53 at J4
At the roundabout take the fourth exit on to the B5151 Mount Road southbound
At the junction with the B5133 turn left
Follow the B5133 Neston Read eastbound
At the junction with the A41 turn right
Follow the A41 New Chester Road southbound to the next junction with the A550
At the junction with the A550 turn right
Follow the A550 Welsh Road southbound
At the Two Mills junction with the A540 turn left
Follow the A540 Parkgate Road southbound
At the Parkgate junction with the A5117 turn left
Follow the A5117 eastbound past Cheshire Oaks
At the A5117/M53 J10 roundabout take the third exit to re-join the M53

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Emergency services are currently on the M53 junction 6 following a collision this morning, Thursday 8 May.

"At around 8.15am, it was reported that a white Peugeot van had been in collision with a red VW car near to the Eastham exit of the M53.

"The M53 Southbound is currently closed from junction 4 and motorists are advised to avoid the area while officers carry out the early stages of an investigation.

"If you witnessed the incident or have any information about what happened, you can call 0151 777 5747 or DM @MerPOlCC quoting log ref: 25000379237.

Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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