FOUR women have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash close to the Wallasey tunnel.

The tunnel approach road was closed eastbound following the smash between Gorsey Lane and the toll booths.

Emergency services were called to the three-car collision at around 8.40am today, Friday. One woman had to be helped from her vehicle by paramedics.

All four women were taken to Arrowe Park Hospital. Two of them are beleived to have suffered neck injuries.

The collision caused delays for motorists, with traffic queuing leaving the M53 from Woodchurch heading towards the tunnel plaza.