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). Police vehicles close to the M58 motorway at Skelmersdale Most Popular Woman accused of murdering Wigan businessman Liam Smith makes her first appearance before a judge Drone footage provided. One patient has been taken to hospital by the air ambulance. 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A man has been arrested after a woman and a 14-year-old boy died in a multi-vehicle motorway crash. The incident is being dealt with by North West Motorway Police. Bookmark. We had a Hazardous Area Response Team and two advanced paramedics at the scene. A WOMAN in her 80s has died following a house fire in Wirral. "The road will be reopen soon, we're just clearing the scene now. We are working closely with partner agencies and the motorway remains closed in both directions for accident investigations. LancsLive has approached North West Ambulance Service for details on those involved in the crash. The Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "We've been dealing with this RTC at Switch Island from the M58. From the M6 interchange, take the A577 northbound and then westbound (symbol changes to a Hollow Diamond). Four people were taken to hospital - taking total casualties from both crashes to eight. Road cleared, police incident over on M6 in both directions from J27 A5209 Crow Orchard Road (Standish) to J26 M58 ( Orrell Interchange). Lancashire Police and Lancashire Fire are on scene, and air ambulance is also in attendance. Crews used a high pressure hose reel to extinguish the fire and are currently ventilating the property to remove smoke. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A neighbour dispute erupted into horrific violence when a thug hacked a man with a machete after being told to shut up. I've never witnessed anything like this before.". 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. Video, 00:02:34, Worst fears confirmed - Nicola Bulley family statement, Nicola Bulleys body recovered from river - police. 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Erik ten Hag wants two major signings to strengthen Manchester United during the summer window. Anyone who is concerned that someone they know may have been involved and who needs to speak to police should call 101 quoting log number 0523 of today (Tuesday, January 8th). Just to remind drivers to avoid the M58. The road is expected to be closed for up three days while repair work is carried out. Highways England has said westbound traffic is being diverted from the M6 interchange with diversion signs. Other images showed a white van had left the motorway and crashed into a nearby field. "We're very pleased to report the driver will be ok and is stable in hospital with relatively minor. A lane closure is in place with police, paramedics and fire service personnel at the scene. 00:48 Shane Jarvis M6 reopens after incident M6. Traffic information website INRIX has reported queueing traffic on the M58. It is believed the crash happened slightly before 12.20pm, with police, paramedics and fire fighters rushing to the scene. Emergency crews are at the scene this afternoon after a major crash forced the closure of the M58. 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. Person taken to hospital after one vehicle incident. Sinkhole updates here. Eastbound traffic is being diverted via the A570, B5312 and A577. 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. Emergency services have swarmed the M58 this afternoon after a car veered off of the motorway and into shrubbery. The road was reopened around 45 minutes later, with police stating that the incident had been cleared. Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of today. Images from the scene showed a lorry carrying scaffolding material and a number of bent and twisted cars. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "It would appear that a 10 tonne wagon carrying timber has hit a white van and also shunted four cars. Merseyside Police have confirmed the crash near Junction 1 of the M58 involved a car and a lorry. The man was taken to hospital by NWAS but have no information on the nature of his injuries. Video, 58 minutesThe Mormons Are Coming. Please avoid the area where possible. A man in his 60s was also left 'fighting for . A driver was issued 2x TORS this morning after being spotted with two children in their car that weren't wearing seatbelts. A man in his. The HGV's driver, a 31-year-old man from Chorley, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 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. 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. "Anyone with information about either collision should call 101 quoting log number 275 of Tuesday, January 8.". We are still at the scene, it is ongoing. Officer William 'Billy' Evans was a member of the Capitol Police force for 18 years. The emergency services were called out to J5 on the M58 at. Continue on the A577 westbound to join the B5312 Skelmersdale Road, continuing past the A5068 junction and onto the B5312 Grimshaw Road (at this point, the diversion symbol will change to a Hollow Triangle). From the region's roads to the latest on the railways, buses and the weather, we are here to keep you up to date with everything you need to know. All traffic has been held on M58 near Skelmersdale due to a 'police incident'. Ander Herrera said he was going through the most difficult period in his career in an emotional Instagram post. "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.". Helen Green Purnell, 48, a pharmacy assistant from Skelmersdale, saw the aftermath of the crash while out walking dogs. The closures are causing delays on the A577 Orrell Road. 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. A police spokesperson said: "We were contacted at 2.50pm following a collision at j1 westbound of M58 involving a car and a lorry.". All lanes open, accident cleared on M58 Eastbound between J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe) and J4 A5068 Glenburn Road (Skelmersdale). Four people were taken to hospital, one by air ambulance. The lane closure and vehicle removal was caused by a collision between a car and a motorbike. Video, 00:00:51, Nicola Bulleys body recovered from river - police. Video, 00:00:51 Nicola Bulley's body recovered from river - police. Lane one (of three) is closed.". The M58 is closed from J5 eastbound following a serious accident. He appealed for witnesses to come forward. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Registered company number 7575287. '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 second crash happened shortly after the first incident and involved an HGV, a van and a car. ", 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. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. "Our main concern at this stage is for those involved in the crash.". A 'full closure' is in place between from J26 M58 (Orrell Interchange) to J27 A5209 Crow. The incident took place in West Lancashire between junction three for Bickerstaffe and junction four for Skelmersdale. Download the LancsLive app for free on iPhone here and Android here. One motorist added: "Theres been a horrendous accident on the M58. This afternoon, police confirmed a 31-year-old lorry driver from Chorley had been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Ive never seen anything like it in my life. From J3, take the first exit onto the A570 northbound, continuing for approx. The following roadworks have been reported by various highways agencies and official transport sources. Video, 58 minutes, Worst fears confirmed - Nicola Bulley family statement. A woman has been rushed to hospital for treatment after a crash on the M58. 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. "Sensors confirm that traffic is not moving and has been stopped. Other images showed a white van had left the motorway and crashed into a nearby field. The second crash, also on the westbound carriageway, happened just before 10:15 GMT and involved an HGV, a van and a car. Read about our approach to external linking. Status : Pending. There is a diversion via the A577. This time, United are the sharks looking for their kill. pic.twitter.com/BNpdAL7TOp. Describing a tragic morning on the M58, he added: Our thoughts are with the families of those affected and anybody else caught up in this incident.. Test yourself with these 12 questions, Do you know your local leaders from your Manchester suburbs? No further details are available at this stage.. Reason : Barrier repairs are planned. The closure is in place between junction five, for Up Holland, and junction six of the eastbound carriageway. Highways England tweeted: The #M58 eastbound near #Skelmersdale is now closed between J5 and the #M6. 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 via the Solid Square symbol. "It looked very serious. The closure will be in place for some time so please bear with us. Transport for Greater Manchester is reporting the M58 is now open. 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From here, take the third exit onto the B5312 Skelmersdale Road, continuing for a further half a mile. half a mile. According to live maps covering the area, there appeared to be stationary and slow moving traffic in both directions totalling around five miles. Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool during a press conference at the Westin on July 31, 2017 in Munich, Germany. "Our main concern at this stage is for those involved in the crash.". I've never seen anything like it in my life. Nature of the incident is as of yet unconfirmed." 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. An investigation in to the cause of the fire is ongoing. 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) . Please avoid the area where possible.". Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Skelmersdale from the BBC . Read about our approach to external linking. ", 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. The last time Man United were at Anfield, Liverpool scented blood. Highways England has said both lanes will be closed for several hours between Bickerstaffe and Orrell to deal with the incident, which included a second serious collision. An NWAS spokeswoman told the Press Association that three of those taken to hospital are male, two of whom may be children. Highways England are advising motorists to avoid the area and follow diversions. A 14-year-old boy and a woman have died in a motorway crash. Strong advice also offered to ensure everyone's safety on future journeys. On Location: February 24, 2023. The 25-year-old, who led the Bulldogs to two consecutive national . And a brief statement issued by the North West Motorway Police said that officers were in the process of closing both northbound and southbound carriageways on the M6 between j27 and j26 due to an incident. "The air ambulances were flying around. The crash between junctions three and four of the M58 near Wigan involved an HGV, a minibus and a number of other vehicles, at about 9am on Tuesday. "Traffic is coping well. In a tweet, Aintree Hospital said its Accident and Emergency department was "dealing with patients involved in a serious road traffic accident" and advised people to expect longer waiting times. Police have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak to in relation to an axe attack in a Bootle pub. The air ambulances were flying around. Police are in the process of reopening the motorway this evening. Drag the map to show traffic incidents in the surrounding area. IF YOU ARE HERE FOR AUGUST 21, CLICK HERE. Two helicopters are still there. An investigation will take place in conjunction with the fire service into the cause of the fire. A woman in her 90s and two men were also seriously hurt in a second crash on the same road 90 minutes later. Grab a brew, take some time for yourself and dive in - your weekend starts here, David de Gea sends message to ex-Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera after emotional statement. "We are in full co-operation with the police and authorities and will give them our full support. The collision, which happened between junctions 3 and 4 Westbound, involved an HGV, a minibus and a number of other vehicles. The closure was extended as far as junction 3 to release trapped traffic, though this closure is set to be reduced once that issue has been dealt with. James Majury, 33, used phone apps including Hustle Castle and Sky Sports when he . A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries and a second teenager is also being treated in hospital. Due to: Congestion. Follow the M57 back to the M57/M58 roundabout (Switch Island) where you can continue your journey westbound. 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. Skelmersdale Police tweeted: "Please be aware that we are currently at the scene of a collision involving multiple vehicles on the M58. 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. The M58 is currently closed between Junctions 3 and 1 due to a police incident. Emergency services have swarmed the M58 this afternoon after a car veered off of the motorway and into shrubbery. The crash between junctions three and four of the M58 near Wigan involved an HGV, a minibus and a number of other vehicles, at about 9am on Tuesday. This is the first picture of a "superhero" 14-year-old boy killed alongside a school worker in a minibus horror crash on the M58. Shocking photos released by police show the aftermath of the crash this afternoon. Have you got news for us? 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. Westbound traffic should follow the Hollow Triangle diversion symbol, reversing the eastbound diversion (A5068, B5312 and A570). The spokesman described the incident as a serious accident., The spokesman said that the motorway was expected to remain closed from J5 for several hours. 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. Get all the latest news, sport and what's on stories sent to your inbox daily with the LancsLive newsletter here. Erik ten Hag wants two major signings to strengthen Manchester United during the summer window. 20 February . Initial reports suggested a lorry was involved in the crash, although we are waiting for more details from the emergency services. "Our thoughts are with all of those affected by today's tragic incidents. The emergency services were called out to J5 on the M58 at around 5pm this afternoon following reports of a collision between two vehicles. The M58 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J3 (A570, Bickerstaffe) and J4 (A5068, Skelmersdale) due to a serious traffic collision. The westbound between J4 Skelmersdale and J3 Bickerstaffe remains closed following the fatal collision - as police confirm a 31-year-old lorry driver has been arrested. All traffic has been released on M58, and all lanes have been reopened. Three were taken in a road ambulance. "If this closure impacts on your planned route then please allow extra journey time. Roberto Firmino will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, but who is going to fill his boots? 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. Please continue to avoid the area and thank you for your patience. 2023 BBC. Here is footage taken by @bluemilkjunkie of the air ambulance leaving the scene. Advertise to millions of motorists, holidaymakers and commuters. The North West Ambulance Service said in a statement: We were called at 8.46am to junction three, Westbound, on the M58. Beth Abbit, editor of the M.E.N's Mancunian Way newsletter, puts readers to the test, Young woman missing for more than a year may have been 'killed by man who knew her family', "We want to keep Alisha in peoples memories". Emergency services attended and the female occupant of the house was pronounced dead at the scene. North West Ambulance Service have confirmed that the driver of the car was a man in his 20s. The Welsh government's traffic information service for Wales. Diversions are in place, Our thoughts are with all of those affected by todays tragic incidents.