Chaos on the M53 as Bus Crashes at Junction 5 – Motorists Warned to Avoid Area!
Bus Hits Reservation on M53, Major Delays Ensue
Emergency services were scrambled after a bus crashed into a reservation barrier just after 8am at Junction 5 on the M53 in Hooton. The smash sparked a serious disruption, forcing the closure of the motorway between Junctions 3 and 5 in both directions.
Fire & Rescue and Ambulance Services Rush to Scene
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is hard at work getting passengers and the driver to safety. Meanwhile, the North West Ambulance Service is tending to anyone injured. The incident remains active, with emergency crews on high alert.
Drivers Urged to Steer Clear and Stay Patient
Authorities have urged motorists to avoid the M53 stretch around Hooton and find alternative routes. Patience is advised as teams clear the wreckage and investigate the cause.
Have Info or Footage? Police Want to Hear from You
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage are urged to contact Merseyside Police via Twitter at @MerPolCC, quoting incident number 23000944471. You can also call 101.
For anonymous tips, reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit their website.
Stay tuned for updates as this motorway drama unfolds.
