Goodnight. It looks like three patients have gone to hospital.. "We're very pleased to report the driver will be ok and is stable in hospital with relatively minor. Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of today, Further to the tragic collisions on the M58 today, please see a video message from Chief Insp Damian Kitchen of Lancashire Police. Motorway closure. "It was only as the traffic passed that you could see the other vehicles and the full extent of the accident," he said. Emergency services were called at around 2.50pm (Tuesday 13th April) to reports a car and a lorry had crashed on the approach to Switch Island on the M58. Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire are on scene, and air ambulance is also in attendance. Get in touch with us or stay up to date with our latest news and updates. The white van has been pushed off the motorway and part way down the embankment.". You can read everything we know about the incident by clicking here. Paramedics, fire fighters and police officers are at the scene of the incident. A man in his 60s was also left 'fighting for his life' and at least three others were taken to hospital in the "very serious" incident involving a HGV, a minibus and several other vehicles just before 9am. A WOMAN in her 80s has died following a house fire in Wirral. Merseyside Police said the woman suffered from an injury to her face which is not believed to be life threatening. To keep updated, follow LancsLive on Facebook and @LiveLancs on Twitter. Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the Solid Square diversion symbol. We had a Hazardous Area Response Team and two advanced paramedics at the scene. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars. She said: "All I can tell you is I saw the cars slowing down, and as I got there, there was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. Drivers should expect delays. Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of today (Tuesday, January 8th). "It would appear that a 10 tonne wagon carrying timber has hit a white van and also shunted four cars. ", #M58 westbound from #J3 (#Southport #A570 #Ormskirk #StHelens #Rainford #A570) has now been reopened. They were unable to provide any further details at this stage. ", Met Office map shows the areas where snow is forecast to fall in Greater Manchester next week, Temperatures across the region will drop dramatically over the weekend, Erik ten Hag will not make the same mistake Manchester United made last time at Liverpool. We had a lot of resources there again. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. 2023 BBC. 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A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "Very sadly as a result of the collision two people, a woman and a 14-year-old boy, suffered injuries which proved fatal. Ive never seen anything like it in my life. Emergency services have swarmed the M58 this afternoon after a car veered off of the motorway and into shrubbery. He was jailed for nine years after being convicted of GBH. Posted. We now know that sadly two people died after the M58 crash this morning. We were called at about 9am this morning to reports of a serious collision on the M58 motorway. Helen Green Purnell, 48, a pharmacy assistant from Skelmersdale, saw the aftermath of the first crash while out walking dogs. There were no further details at this stage, although Google maps was showing that there were roadworks in the area. "No further details can be released at this time as we are contacting next of kin.". He reported seeing "tyre burns on the road" and one vehicle "off the road in the ditch". Road cleared, police incident over on M6 in both directions from J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) to J26 M58 ( Orrell Interchange). half a mile. The North West Ambulance Service said in a statement: We were called at 8.46am to junction three, Westbound, on the M58. Crews used a high pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire and are currently ventilating the property to remove smoke. A lorry driver killed two people as he played a medieval fantasy game while at the wheel, a court has heard. If you attend our A&E department with a minor ailment then you may wait longer than normal for treatment. The Mormons Are Coming. "What presumably used to be some sort of people carrier was crumpled up. 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Motorway shut from exit for Standish to Orrell Interchange in both directions due to police incident. We will update you when we can. "Our main concern at this stage is for those involved in the crash.". Billy Sites, 44, was a resident of Albemarle County . Traffic incidents The following traffic incidents and congestion for M58 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: VEHICLE RECOVERY Location: The M58 westbound between junctions J6 (M6) and J5 (Skelmersdale) . Lancashire Police have now released a video message about the fatal crash this morning. 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", Met Office map shows the areas where snow is forecast to fall in Greater Manchester next week, Temperatures across the region will drop dramatically over the weekend, Erik ten Hag will not make the same mistake Manchester United made last time at Liverpool. Two helicopters are still there. They can then continue on the A577 westbound to join the B5312 Grimsaw Road. Transport for Greater Manchester is reporting the M58 is now open. Firefighters were called to a fire at a property on Ben Nevis Road in Birkenhead earlier this morning, Friday, January 5th, where one person sadly died. "There was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. 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"Traffic is coping well. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Speaking of the incident, travel website, INRIX, said: "Reports of all traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M58 Eastbound fromJ5 A577 Pimbo Road (Up Holland)toM6 J26 (OrrellInterchange). A man is in hospital in a critical condition with laceration wounds after an incident at a train station in east London that armed officers attended . Former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett "hid behind a wall" in a possible attempt to evade police, an incident revealed. Then traffic should continue to the junction with the A570, then join the A570 southbound and continue to rejoin the M58 westbound at junction 3. There are no current incidents or roadworks on the M58. Liverpool transfer news, rumours, gossip and speculation including updates on Roberto Firmino, Manuel Locatelli, Naby Keita and Mason Mount. Emergency services are now dealing with two collisions in the same area. Read about our approach to external linking. This is the scene from the other side of the M58, with a car visibly in the embankment next to the eastbound carriageway. Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of today. MORE: THIS INCIDENT WAS TWO DAYS AGO. Delays still remain in the area #TfGMTraffic https://t.co/w69eOG50MU. In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We are working closely with partner agencies and the motorway remains closed in both directions for accident investigations. The driver of the HGV, a 31-year-old-man from Chorley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, said Lancashire Police. "However, at rush hour you can be queued back onto the M58 up to a third of a mile, with no advanced warning of lane closure, no warning wagon on the hard shoulder and no overhead lights and in the dark / rain it's an absolute nightmare.". ", Jurgen Klopp already knows his Roberto Firmino replacement and it could save Liverpool millions, Liverpool will bid farewell to Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, Jurgen Klopp has five Liverpool players ready to replace Roberto Firmino in defining role. "If this closure impacts on your planned route then please allow extra journey time. The emergency services were called out to J5 on the M58 at around 5pm this afternoon following reports of a collision between two vehicles. Traffic from further afield heading to Liverpool are advised to use the M6 to Croft Interchange (J21a, M62) then the M62 westbound and M57. Please monitor our social media accounts for updates regarding re-opening. Nature of the incident is as of yet unconfirmed." "A full closure is in place between J3 at Bickerstaffe and J4 at Skelmersdale in both directions. Numerous witness reports point towards a crash but police have not been able to confirm this yet. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. From here, take the third exit onto the B5312 Skelmersdale Road, continuing for a further half a mile. One person has been taken to hospital, following an incident involving one vehicle on the M58. Police have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an axe attack in a Bootle pub. Get live email alerts whenever there is a traffic incident or roadworks on the roads you travel that may cause congestion or jams. If you're caught by the police driving whilst using a hand-held phone you'll get an automatic fixed penalty notice, 6 points on your licence and a fine of 200. Initial reports suggested a lorry was involved in the crash, although we are waiting for more details from the emergency services. North West Ambulance Service said four people were taken to hospital following this collision, which means a total of eight people have gone to hospital following the two incident. A diversion route has been set up for drivers: Westbound via the Hollow Triangle symbol. From the M6 interchange, take the A577 northbound and then westbound (symbol changes to a Hollow Diamond). Our main concern at this stage is for those involved in the crash.. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? Ive never witnessed anything like this before.. Consider alternative routes.. A number of other people also suffered serious injuries and are being treated at hospital, added police. Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was called at 10.31am and crews were alerted at 10.32am. A man in his. He says the woman and two men who are in hospital for the second crash shortly afterwards are being treated for serious injuries which are not life-threatening. Traffic came to a standstill as dozens of emergency services were called to the scene, including two air ambulances, four land ambulances, police and fire crews. 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