Drivers are being warned of long traffic delays following a major crash on the M53 motorway, which has prompted a police investigation.
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).
National Highways reported that this was due to a “serious collision” near Eastham Interchange (Vauxhall (Cars Only), Eastham Oil Terminal) near Ellesmere Port.
Emergency services are in attendance at the event including Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and the North West Ambulance Service.
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Drivers are being advised to avoid the area following the serious collision
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National Highways units are also at the scene helping with traffic management and the diversion route.
Posting on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, drivers were told to “expect long delays in the area”.
In the most recent update, traffic within the closure is being released forward via J6 of the M53.
Traffic maps suggest that normal traffic conditions are not expected to return until around 2pm this afternoon.
The road collision has also caused slow-moving traffic along the A550 and the entry slip at Junction 5 of the M53.
Drivers have been told to check traffic levels before they set off on their journey, or even delay their plans as a result of the accident.
Drivers have been told to prepare for hours of traffic delays
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