Motorists are advised to avoid the area
The scene of a four vehicle crash on Wellington Road in Wavertree(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A busy main road has been closed following a four-vehicle crash. Police, ambulance and fire crews are currently on Wellington Road, Wavertree after they were called to the scene at around 4.30pm today (Tuesday, December 31).
The crash occurred where Lawrence Road meets Gainsborough Road, with one local describing it as a “death trap of a junction”. A road closure is in place on Wellington Road and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
The 60 and 204 bus services have also been diverted due to the ongoing incident. The ECHO is not aware of any possible injuries but North West Ambulance Service has been approached for more information.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We received a report of a road collision involving four vehicles at the junction of Lawrence Road and Gainsborough Road, in Wavertree, at around 3.40pm today, Tuesday 31 December.
“Emergency services are at the scene and a road closure is currently in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”