A male pedestrian was struck by a car on Marine Drive in Southport, leading to the closure of the road for several hours. The incident occurred at 5:30 am on Wednesday, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene. Merseyside Police are present, although the pedestrian’s current condition remains unknown.
Motorists are advised to steer clear of the area and seek alternative routes due to the road closure. The collision took place near the junction of Hesketh Road and Marshside Road. Updates on the pedestrian’s condition are expected to be provided by Merseyside Police later today.
Images from the early morning scene on Marine Drive show emergency services attending to the collision. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact authorities. Road users are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency services to manage the situation effectively.