Investigation underway following road traffic collision involving police cars in Tuebrook

We can confirm an investigation is underway following a road traffic collision involving two police vehicles in Tuebrook in the early hours of this morning, Monday 11^th July.

 At around 1.20am two marked patrol cars were responding to separate emergency incidents when they were in collision at the junction of West Derby Road and Green Lane. No other vehicles were involved.

The four officers, two male and two female, were taken to hospital by the North West Ambulance Service. Two officers have since been released from hospital.

The officers are being supported by the force.

An investigation into the collision is underway and road closures remain in place while enquiries are carried out.

Sergeant Steve Smith from Merseyside Police, Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We are carrying out an investigation into the collision and CCTV and witness enquiries are underway.

“I would ask anyone who was driving along West Derby Road in the early hours of this morning who witnessed the collision or can assist us with our investigation to contact us.

“Road closures will remain in place today while we carry out our enquiries and I would like to thank the public for their patience while this incident is being dealt with.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call our Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected], or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 22000491644.