Three "young" children are in hospital after a woman was cut from her car following a crash.
Merseyside Police were called to Hoole Road in Woodchurch, Wirral, at around 5pm on Monday, December 18, following reports of a two car crash. Once officers arrived at the scene they found a red Ford Fiesta, with two people inside, and a white Hyundai i10, with four people inside, had crashed.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene due to one woman being trapped inside the Hyundai. Crews cut off the roof of the car and were able to safely remove the woman inside.
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The woman was taken to hospital for treatment along with one child who suffered serious injuries and two other children who had minor injuries. A 22-year-old man from Upton was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He was taken to a police station in Merseyside where he remains in custody. Hoole Road, Grasswood, Pemberton Road and Ferry Brow are closed whilst CCTV enquiries are being carried out in the area and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services safely removed a woman from one of the vehicles who has been taken to hospital for treatment. A boy who was in one of the cars has been taken to hospital with serious injuries along with two other boys who have suffered minor injuries.
"A 22-year-old man from Upton was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident please contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference: 23001288623.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)."
A spokesperson from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service said: "Crews were alerted at 5.06pm and on scene shortly after. Two fire engines and the search and rescue team attended.
"On arrival, crews found a two vehicle road traffic collision with both vehicles on all four wheels. Four occupants from the first vehicle were out prior to Fire Service arrival and were conscious and breathing.
"One occupant was trapped in the vehicle and crews removed the roof of the vehicle. Two occupants from the second vehicle were out prior to Fire Service arrival and were conscious and breathing.
"Four people were taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). MFRS crews left the scene at 6.30pm."
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