Switch Island is closed due to a crash this evening.
At 6.45pm on Saturday, Merseyside Police Contact Centre tweeted: “Following a road traffic collision we have closed Switch Island. Please avoid the area and keep following for updates. DM us @MerPolCC if you witnessed anything that could help us.”
Traffic news service Inrix states: “A5758 Broom’s Cross Road Westbound blocked, heavy traffic due to accident at A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road.”
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21:57Dan Haygarth
The road remains closed
The latest Inrix update states: “A5758 Broom’s Cross Road Westbound blocked, heavy traffic due to accident at A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road.”
20:01Dan Haygarth
Police at the scene at Switch Island
It remains closed and drivers are adivsed to avoid the area
19:52Dan Haygarth
Full story as cyclist taken to hospital
READ THE FULL STORY HERE: Man on bike hit by Audi at Switch Island
19:44Dan Haygarth
Statement from Merseyside Police
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that emergency services are currently at Switch Island following a serious road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a car earlier this evening, Saturday 1 June.
“At around 6.20pm, it was reported that a male cyclist had been involved in a collision with a black Audi on Dunningsbridge Road, near its junction with Broom’s Cross Road.
“Emergency services attended the scene and the male has been taken to hospital.
“The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene.
“A road closure is currently in place at the busy junction and this is causing significant traffic delays in the area.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. Thank you for your patience.
“If you witnessed the collision or have any dashcam footage, please get in touch by calling 101 or DM @MerPolCC quoting reference number 734 of 1st June.”
19:13Dan Haygarth
‘Heavy traffic’
The latest update from traffic news service Inrix states: “Heavy traffic due to earlier accident on A5758 Broom’s Cross Road Westbound at A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road.”
19:09Dan Haygarth
Tweet from Merseyside Police
The police have adivsed drivers to avoid the area.
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