HGV crashes into barrier on M53

National Highways confirmed that at around 12.30pm today (Thursday, May 5) a HGV collided with the nearside barrier on the M53 southbound close to Junction 7 (Overpool). The incident was contained to the hard shoulder. National Highways officers attended and the area was made safe with the vehicle on the hard shoulder.

All lanes of the motorway were running clearly again by 12.50pm.