A major Liverpool road is closed after a woman was hit by a white Fiat 500.
Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene of the crash on Queens Drive in Childwall just before 1.20pm this afternoon (Wednesday). The crash involved a woman and white Fiat 500 between the Rocket and Rocky Lane.
The woman was taken to hospital with a head injury which is not believed to be life threatening, police said. North West Motorway Police were also called to assist Merseyside Police, with the incident affecting traffic turning off the M62.
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Queens Drive remains closed whilst emergency services work at the scene. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Just before 1.20pm this afternoon (Wednesday 3 May) officers were called to a report of a collision on Queens Drive in Childwall involving a woman and a white Fiat 500.
"A woman was taken to hospital with a head injury which is not believed to be life threatening. Queens Drive is currently closed whilst emergency services are currently at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
"Thank you for your patience whilst we deal with this incident."
North West Ambulance Service also confirmed it was called to the scene of the crash at 13.10. A NWAS spokesperson said: " A woman has suffered a head injury and has been taken to hospital."
A fire service spokesperson said: "Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service was in attendance at an incident on Queen’s Drive earlier this afternoon.
"Crews were alerted at 1.18pm and on scene at 1.23pm. Two fire engines and the search and rescue team attended and assisted Merseyside Police and North West Ambulance Service. "MFRS crews left the scene at 1.37pm."
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