Overview

• The M53 southbound is fully closed between Junctions 4 and 7 after a collision involving a Peugeot van and a Volkswagen near Junction 6.
• Emergency services, including Merseyside Police, Fire and Rescue, and Ambulance Service, remain on the scene as of Thursday morning.
• Traffic has been held since approximately 8:35 AM, with congestion reported back to Junction 4 and delays expected to persist.
• National Highways has implemented a signed diversion route via the A41, A550, A540, and A5117 to redirect motorists around the closure.
• One northbound lane is also closed between Junctions 7 and 6 for emergency repairs, further impacting traffic flow in the area.