Overview
- Emergency services responded in the evening to reports of concern for a woman on the bridge at junction 2 of the M53 and she subsequently fell from the structure.
- An air ambulance airlifted the woman to hospital with serious injuries and she is now reported to be in a serious but stable condition.
- The M53 was temporarily closed in both directions while emergency crews worked at the scene and carried out the medical evacuation.
- Merseyside Police have launched an investigation and asked anyone with information to call 101 or direct message @MerpolCC quoting log number 1003 of the incident.
- Local travel was disrupted while responders attended the scene and police inquiries continue, with updates expected as witnesses come forward or further details emerge.