Appeal following serious collision in Fairfield

We are appealing for information following a serious collision in Fairfield this evening (Sunday 20 January 2019).

A report was received shortly after 5.50pm that there had been a collision on Prescot Road near its junction with Freehold Street involving a double decker bus and a red Kia Stonic car. The Kia was then in collision with an unoccupied stationary BMW car.

The driver of the red Kia, a man in his 80s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

One female passenger on the bus sustained a back injury.

A road closure is in place in both directions on Prescot Road from Sheil Road to Green Lane. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 quoting incident 19100020329 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/