THREE people are reported to have been taken to hospital after a crash on the motorway.

At around 3pm on Saturday, February 18, it was reported that a collision happened on the M53 around Wirral.

Emergency services attended the scene, in what is believed to be a one-vehicle collision.

Three passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Two lanes closed as officers dealt with the incident, which took place from J3 A552 Woodchurch Road (Woodchurch) to J4 A5137 Brimstage Road (Bebington).

Major traffic was reported following the incident, which has since been cleared.