A 26-YEAR-OLD motorist is 'critical' in hospital with multiple injuries after his car crashed into a building in Birkenhead earlier this morning.

Police were called to Cavendish Street shortly after 4am after a Mini collided with a building causing serious injuries to the driver.

The man, from Manchester, suffered multiple injuries and has been taken to Aintree Hospital. His next of kin have been informed.

A road closure was put in place at the junction of Corporation Road and Cavendish Street following the incident, but has since reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident can call the Roads Policing team on 0151 777 5747.

Wirral Globe:

Corporation Road was closed off following this morning's crash