A MAN is in a critical condition following a car crash in Heswall.

Emergency services were called at around 3.05pm today (Monday) to the junction of Thurstaston Road and Farr Hall Road after reports of a collision between a black Nissan and a BMW.

One man was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

North West Ambulance service and an air ambulance also attended.

Road closures are currently in place Dee View Road, Thurstaton Road, Village Road and School Hill while an investigation is carried out.

A police spokeswoman said: "Merseyside Police can confirm that emergency services are in Heswall following a road traffic collision this afternoon, Monday, November 20.

"At around 3.05pm, a call was received of a collision between a black Nissan and a BMW at the junction of Thurstaton Road and Farr Hall Road. One male has been taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

"There are currently road closures in place on Dee View Road, Thurstaton Road, Village Road and School Hill while enquiries are carried out."

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 643 of November 20.