A man has been taken to hospital following a collision between a police car and a Ford Fiesta on a main road in Liverpool, which resulted in the police vehicle flipping onto its side. The incident occurred shortly before 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 17, when a Matrix Volvo, responding to an emergency, was involved in a crash with a black Ford at the junction of Mather Avenue and Greenhill Road in Allerton.
Injuries and Emergency Response
Merseyside Police confirmed that the driver of the Ford, a man in his 70s, was transported to hospital for medical treatment. Fire crews and paramedics also attended the scene, with a rescue team removing the roof of the Ford to extricate the driver. The marked police Volvo was left on its side after the crash, and a lamppost was damaged during the collision. The severity of the Ford driver's injuries remains unclear.
Witness Account
One witness told the ECHO that passers-by rushed to assist both the Ford driver and the police officers immediately after the crash. He said: "Pedestrians rushed to help pull a police officer out of the car on its side and assist the driver in the other car. Within minutes ambulances arrived, a few fire engines and more police to the scene and to close off Mather Avenue on the dual carriageway between Burnham Road and Tesco."
Road Closure and Appeal
As of the time of writing, the northbound carriageway of Mather Avenue remains closed between Storrsdale Road and Rose Lane, according to traffic monitoring system Inrix. Merseyside Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has footage of the incident to come forward. A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or captured it on dashcam footage to please get in touch. If you witnessed the collision please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC quoting log 1111 of 17 June. You can also report information via our website or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency always call 999."
