MERSEYSIDE Police has confirmed it is dealing with a "serious" road traffic collision in Birkenhead tonight (Sunday, February 4).

Posting on X (formerly Twitter) at around 8pm, the Merseyside Police Contact Centre, wrote: "We are dealing with a Road Traffic Collison on Stanley Road in Birkenhead.

Wirral Globe: The scene on Stanley Road following a serious road traffic incident The scene on Stanley Road following a serious road traffic incident (Image: Craig Manning, Newsquest)

"We have put road closures in place at Stanley Road at the following junctions Beaufort Road, Gautby Road, Station Road and Townsend Street. Please find an alternative route."

Merseyside Police has been contacted for more information.