A WOMAN has died after falling from a bridge above the M53 earlier this morning.

Police were contacted at 12.55am following reports the woman had fallen from a bridge onto the southbound carriageway at junction 4.

It is believed she may then have been struck by a vehicle.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

She is yet to be formally identified and her next of kin are in the process of being informed.

Both carriageways of the motorway have now reopened following an investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Matrix Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747 quoting log 0057 of 29th May or contact @MerPolCC