A male pedestrian was hit 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. Merseyside Police are present at the scene, though the pedestrian’s current condition remains unknown.
Motorists have been advised to steer clear of the area and seek alternative routes due to the road closure. Updates on the pedestrian’s condition are expected to be provided by Merseyside Police later today. The collision took place near the junction of Marine Drive and Hesketh Road in Southport.
Images from the scene depict emergency services attending to the collision. Marine Drive in Southport has been shut down as a result of the incident. Merseyside Police communicated details of the incident to the Liverpool Echo, indicating ongoing coverage of the developing story.