M53 update as police urge drivers to avoid area
Drivers have been warned to avoid the area following a crash on the M53. Police reported a white Peugeot van collided with a red Volkswagen near the Eastham exit of the motorway. The motorway has been closed[1] since around 8.15am and emergency services remain at the scene.
The collision happened near junction 6 of the M53 and the Southbound carriage is currently closed from junction 4 to junction 7.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Emergency services are currently on the M53 junction 6 following a collision this morning, Thursday 8 May.