M53 closed to traffic in Merseyside due to ongoing 'police incident' as diversion route in place

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The M53 motorway is closed in Merseyside tonight (Tuesday, October 28) due to an ongoing police incident.

The northbound carriageway is shut to traffic between J5 (Hooton) and J4 (Bebington) while Merseyside Police remain at the scene.

The closure was first reported at around 11.17pm.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M53 northbound is currently closed between J5 (Hooton) and J4 (Bebington) due to a Merseyside Police–led incident. National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene assisting with traffic management. There is currently no significant congestion reported on approach.

"If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey."

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