M53 traffic LIVE: One person dead after major crash as all lanes closed Newspoint  |  09/05/2025 04:39:14

A 49-year-old man has died after traffic was brought to a standstill on a UK motorway following a crash. The incident happened on the M53 southbound this morning, between junction five at Eastham and junction six at Ellesmere Port. Emergency services were called to the scene following a collision between a white Peugeot van and a red VW car near to the Eastham exit of the M53.

Traffic is understood to have been stopped since 8.35am with authroties warning of potential delays. Emergency services continue to conduct investigation work, with no confirmation given as to when the carriageway will reopen. THIS IS A LIVE BLOG. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST.

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