We can confirm emergency services are currently in Liverpool city centre following a road traffic collision this afternoon, Monday 18 September.
At around 3.45pm, it was reported that a van and a male pedestrian had been involved in a collision on Hatton Garden, near its junction with Dale Street.
The driver of the van stopped at the scene.
Emergency services are currently in attendance and a road closure is in place. Motorists are advised to avoid the road.
Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “We have launched an investigation following a serious road traffic collision on Hatton Garden in the city centre, involving a white van and a male pedestrian.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed what happened and the events leading up to the incident to please get in touch.
“If you were in the area at the time, please review your CCTV or dashcam in case the incident was captured. Every piece of information, no matter how small, could help us with our ongoing enquiries.
“The junction of Dale Street and Hatton Garden remain closed whilst we carry out our investigation and we thank motorists and the local community for their patience and understanding”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact our Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk, or DM @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting log 672 of 18th September.
