A woman in her 20s has been hospitalised following an incident on the East Lancs Road in St Helens this morning, Thursday, July 9. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6:40am after reports of concern for the woman's safety.
Police Response and Hospitalisation
Merseyside Police attended the scene and the woman was taken to hospital, where she remains in a stable condition. The nature of the incident has not been disclosed, but police confirmed that the road was closed as a precaution.
Road Closure and Reopening
Both carriageways of the East Lancs Road were closed between Rainford Road and Moss Bank Road while the incident was dealt with. The road has since been reopened to traffic. Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the closure.
According to Merseyside Police, the woman's safety was the primary concern, and the prompt response ensured she received medical attention. No further details have been released at this time.
