[dropcap type=”circle”]M[/dropcap]erseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident between junctions 2 and 3 of the M53 in Wirral last night.
The motorway remains closed today after the police received several reports from motorists shortly after 7.15pm last night that a man’s body had been seen on the central reservation. An investigation is currently underway.
Officers are appealing for anyone who was in the area who have may seen anything which could assist with the investigation to contact them on 0151 777 5747 or email commcen@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
It is anticipated that the carriageways will remain closed for most of the day and potentially into the early part of the evening but officers are working to reopen the motorway as soon as possible and updates will be posted throughout the day and ahead of the rush-hour.
Members of the public are advised not to contact Merseyside Police directly in relation to the reopening of the M53. Updates will be posted via the Merseyside Police twitter account @MerseyPolice and on the Merseyside Police website and Facebook page.
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