Emergency Services attend bus collision on M53

We can confirm that emergency services are on the M53 in Hooton following a collision involving a bus on the motorway.
 
Just after 8am we received a report that a bus had struck a reservation on Junction 5 of the M53.
 
Junctions 3-5 of the M53 are closed in both directions. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is currently ensuring the safe removal of passengers and the driver, and North West Ambulance Service are at the scene attending to anyone requiring treatment.
 
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes, and we advise people to remain patient while the incident is ongoing.

Enquiries are ongoing and updates will be issued as soon as possible. 
 
Please note this incident is ongoing and we are urging people to refrain from speculating or publishing any sensitive information that could be distressing online or via social media platforms. 
 
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC quoting 23000944471.
 
You can also call 101 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/