M53 crash live updates as 49-year-old man confirmed dead
Traffic has ground to a halt on the M53[1] today following a fatal crash. The motorway is closed due to the incident near to the Eastham exit. At around 8.15am, emergency services received reports that a white Peugeot van had been involved in a crash with a red VW car near to the Eastham exit of the M53.
A 49-year-old man, from Wirral[2], was treated for his injuries at the scene[3] before being taken to hospital but has since died. The man's family are being supported by specialist officers. An investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing.
A 64-year-old man from the Wirral remained at the scene and helped officers with their enquiries. The M53 Southbound will remain closed until around 4.30pm at the earliest, police have said. 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.
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