He appealed for witnesses to come forward. ECHO Reporter Jenny Kirkham is at the scene of a fatal house fire in Wirral. We had a Hazardous Area Response Team and two advanced paramedics at the scene. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Join us for everything that's happening across Liverpool, Merseyside and beyond via our live breaking news, travel and weather service throughout the day. Lancashire Police were called to the scene at 12.23am when a member of public reported witnessing a white Volkswagen Golf in undergrowth on the side of the motorway. A spokesperson for Highways England said: "Road users are advised to follow the black hollow square diversion symbol on road signs and leave the M58 at J1. The Charlottesville Police Department says an armed man is dead after pointing a gun at officers in the area of Route 250 Bypass and Hydraulic Road Tuesday, February 28. 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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) . This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. 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. This is the latest traffic advice from Highways England: Here are some more images from the scene: Four people have been taken to hospital after a very serious accident on a motorway, emergency services said. ", 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. An air ambulance was called to the crash on the M58 this afternoon. One female aged in her early 90s and a male in his late 30s have major trauma injuries," a North West Ambulance Service spokesman said. "It looked very serious. Heres a statement from Knowsley Council: Knowsley Lane in Knowsley Village is closed between School Lane and Sugar Lane due to flooding caused by a burst water pipe. HE describd the incident as serious.. 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The motorway was closed for several hours westbound between the M6 Orrell interchange and junction 3 for Bickerstaffe, and eastbound between junctions 3 and junction 4 for Skelmersdale. Lane one of three has been closed to traffic and there are slight delays in the area. Highways England have told me that the incident is serious. The motorway is blocked at J5 eastbound. Initial reports suggested a lorry was involved in the crash, although we are waiting for more details from the emergency services. One of them [victims] is a male in his mid teens, there is another male in his mid teens. The request for the incident report was made on the day that Bennett was arrested and charged with public intoxication but it was made public during the same week that Bennett is among more than . A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries and a second teenager is also being treated in hospital. Sinkhole updates here, Burst pipe on Knowsley Lane in Prescott @LivEchonews pic.twitter.com/Ph5SACyio7. She said: "All I can tell you is I saw the cars slowing down and as I got there and there was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. "Sensors confirm that traffic is not moving and has been stopped. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why half of India's urban women stay at home. "At the M58 J1/A506 roundabout take the first exit onto the A506 south. A man in his 60s was also left 'fighting for . They later added about the second incident: "We were called at 10.12am. The closure will be in place for some time so please bear with us. The motorway is expected to remain closed at J5 for several hours. Bookmark. The 31-year-old man from Chorley remains in custody. "A full closure is in place between J3 at Bickerstaffe and J4 at Skelmersdale in both directions. Ive never seen anything like it in my life. Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the Solid Square diversion symbol. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Highways England have described the incident as. Posted. Here is a statement from Highways. They said: "It is a very serious accident. An investigation in to the cause of the fire is ongoing. 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. First published on Wed 1 Mar 2023 10.58 EST. Speaking of the incident, travel website, INRIX, said: "Reports of all traffic being temporarily held and stationary traffic due to accident on M58 Eastbound from J5 A577 Pimbo Road (Up Holland) to M6 J26 (Orrell Interchange). Nature of the incident is as of yet unconfirmed.". ", Woman had to act after spotting group of elderly friends at Greek restaurant, The woman said she was 'scared' about what was to happen to the group, Staff spent an hour cleaning after Best-one shop sugar fight, "They were throwing dog food cans, one six pack of cider, sugar was flying. United Utilities have isolated the water and Highways Engineers from Knowsley Council are on site to assess the damage. The North West Ambulance Service said in a statement: We were called at 8.46am to junction three, Westbound, on the M58. A woman has been rushed to hospital for treatment after a crash on the M58. Cookeville police officers were alerted to a reported death at an apartment complex in the 600 block of West 8th Street. Please continue to avoid the area and thank you for your patience. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. 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. . The M58 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J3 (A570, Bickerstaffe) and J4 (A5068, Skelmersdale) due to a serious traffic collision. Thank you to everyone who stopped to help.". The air ambulances were flying around," said the 48-year-old. Merseyside Police have confirmed the crash near Junction 1 of the M58 involved a car and a lorry. A police spokesperson said: "We were contacted at 2.50pm following a collision at j1. From here, turn right onto Railway Road, continuing for 1 mile, then taking the third exit onto the A5068 and following for just over half a mile, rejoining the M58 eastbound at J4. Both ends of the vehicle were gone. Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, has been charged over indecent images of children and his trial is to be held in private at an unnamed court, the Crown Prosecution Service has said. There is a diversion via the A577. Please monitor our social media accounts for updates regarding re-opening. We are working closely with partner agencies and the motorway remains closed in both directions for accident investigations. Closures are expected to remain in place for a number of hours, into this afternoon, so please allow extra travel time, consider other routes or delaying travel if possible.Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the Solid Square diversion symbol. Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of today (Tuesday, January 8th). Ch Insp Damian Kitchen of Lancashire Police said that the cause of the first crash had not yet been established but stressed that "driving conditions were fine". Please avoid the area where possible.". A local dad with Aussie flu said he felt like his skull was being crushed in a vice after he was struck down by the bug. One lane closed due to accident on M58 Eastbound between J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe) and J4 A5068 Glenburn Road (Skelmersdale). Dramatic photos taken from above the ECHO Arena car park show a number of cars left miraculously untouched by a fire that ripped through the building, destroying 1,400 vehicles. If you attend our A&E department with a minor ailment then you may wait longer than normal for treatment. Westbound traffic should follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol, reversing the eastbound diversion (A5068, B5312 and A570). The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources. The fire service has released this statement. LancsLive has approached North West Ambulance Service for details on those involved in the crash. 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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. Emergency crews are at the scene this afternoon after a major crash forced the closure of the M58. The lane closure and vehicle removal was caused by a collision between a car and a motorbike. Traffic is coping well. The collision between junctions 3 and 4 of the M58 in Lancashire involved seven vehicles, including an HGV and a minibus. 'HORRENDOUS' CRASH CLOSES M58 MOTORWAY 'FOR HOURS', The crash involved a HGV, minibus and a number of other vehicles, The scene of a multi vehicle crash on the M58 between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe in Lancashire, One person has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, A man in his 60s suffered a "major trauma", Traffic was brought to a standstill as emergency services rushed to the scene, A number of people needed medical attention. A car collided with a HGV earlier this evening at J5. Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Officers have closed part of the motorway in both directions westbound between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe as they investigate. A number of other people also suffered serious injuries and are being treated at hospital, added police. Deputies were dispatched to the residence around 2 a.m. Lancashire Constabulary has provided details on the incident. Read More . Crews used a high pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire and are currently ventilating the property to remove smoke. I've never seen anything like it in my life. Erik ten Hag wants two major signings to strengthen Manchester United during the summer window. A diversion is in place along Stockbridge Lane, the M57 and School Lane - Knowsley Council, Latest from Connor Dunn at the scene. From here, take the third exit onto the B5312 Skelmersdale Road, continuing for a further half a mile. It looked very serious. 'I believed then he was going to kill me, and I'd be another girl on the news killed by her boyfriend', Three ways Manchester United could line up with two dream summer signings. Police are in the process of reopening the motorway this evening. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The crash involved one car and a motorbike, with minor injuries sustained by those involved, police have said. It looks like three patients have gone to hospital.. "There was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. A woman in the property was assessed by paramedics on arrival and declared to have died at the scene. One motorist added: "Theres been a horrendous accident on the M58. ", Follow the latest updates in our live blog below. "The air ambulances were flying around. Numerous witness reports point towards a crash but police have not been able to confirm this yet. "It looked like a dozen people or so were standing along damaged vehicles facing different directions on the hard shoulder. One of them is a male in his mid teens, there is another male in his mid teens. ", 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. An NWAS spokeswoman told the Press Association that three of those taken to hospital are male, two of whom may be children. "The air ambulances were flying around. They have all gone to hospital by road ambulance. M58 A SECTION of a motorway was closed after a 'serious accident' involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle near Skelmersdale. Please remember that it is against the law to use your mobile phone without a hands-free kit whilst driving. Strong advice also offered to ensure everyone's safety on future journeys. Three were taken in a road ambulance. Multiple police squads and firefighters could be seen at a location in Blaine overnight. Traffic should continue to the junction with the A570, then join the A570 southbound and continue to rejoin the M58 westbound at J3. Video, 00:02:34Worst fears confirmed - Nicola Bulley family statement, Nicola Bulleys body recovered from river - police. The ambulance service said four people have been taken to hospital, a spokeswoman said: Four people have been taken to hospital. Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire are on scene, and air ambulance is also in attendance. Drivers urged to avoid the M58 after smash, Travel website INRIX has reported that the M58 is blocked due to an accident between J7 and J26. Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire are on scene, and air ambulance is also in attendance. Travel website INRIX has reported the following: M58 Eastbound blocked, queueing traffic due to serious police incident between J5 A577 (Up Holland) and M6 J26 / A577 (Orrell Interchange), congestion to J4 A5068 (Skelmersdale)., A car has collided with a HGV at J5 on the M58. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars.Other images showed a white van had left the motorway and crashed into a nearby field. Billy Sites, 44, was a resident of Albemarle County . A SECTION of a motorway was closed after a serious accident involving a car and a heavy goods vehicle near Skelmersdale. According to CBS News, the suspect is 25-year . Jenny Kirkham is reporting live from the scene in Tranmere. The scene was carnage. Traffic has been stopped along a section of the M6 near Wigan after reports of a police incident. Live traffic conditions and news for Scotland's road network. She said: All I can tell you is I saw the cars slowing down and as I got there and there was a white van that had fallen down in to the ditch. All lanes open, accident cleared on M58 Eastbound between J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe) and J4 A5068 Glenburn Road (Skelmersdale). Lane closures: The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Shocking photos released by police show the aftermath of the crash this afternoon. Video, 00:02:34, Worst fears confirmed - Nicola Bulley family statement, Nicola Bulleys body recovered from river - police. #Fatal4 68 North West Motorway Police @NWmwaypolice Did you see what happened? According to live maps covering the area, there appeared to be stationary and slow moving traffic in both directions totalling around five miles. Manchester City host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to put pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table. "We're very pleased to report the driver will be ok and is stable in hospital with relatively minor. Video, 00:00:51, Nicola Bulleys body recovered from river - police. Police have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an axe attack in a Bootle pub. A woman and a 14-year-old boy have died in a "horrendous" crash involving multiple vehicles on the M58 in Lancashire during morning rush hour traffic. Something went wrong, please try again later. The M6 motorway was blocked temporarily in the early hours of Tuesday owing to a "police incident" near Wigan. #J1 will still remain closed. Manchester City host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday hoping to put pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table. Drag the map to show traffic incidents in the surrounding area. They were unable to provide any further details at this stage. READ MORE: Man, 91, dies and woman, 89, critical after being hit by car. Video, 00:00:51 Nicola Bulley's body recovered from river - police. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Capitol Police have released the name of the officer killed. One air ambulance left the scene just before 10am and the second looks like it's about to leave. We have a lot of resources on the scene. Inside, first responders found 36-year-old Pamela Spurlock, 15-year-old . The driver of the HGV, a 31-year-old-man from. This is the scene from the other side of the M58, with a car visibly in the embankment next to the eastbound carriageway. Dog walker Helen Green Purnell, a pharmacy assistant from Skelmersdale, saw the aftermath of the crash. Drivers should expect delays. "Our thoughts are with all of those affected by today's tragic incidents. Transport for Greater Manchester is reporting the M58 is now open. Highways England said all investigation, recovery and clear-up work has been completed and all carriageways have fully reopened. "No further details can be released at this time as we are contacting next of kin.". Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the A570, B5312 and A577. Unwind - our selection of some of our favourite Manchester Evening News reads this Saturday morning to help you relax and reflect. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Skelmersdale from the BBC . There are no current incidents or roadworks on the M58. Consider alternative routes.. 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A spokesman for Allied Scaffolding said: We are fully aware of the situation and it is related to our company.