Three children in hospital and woman cut from car after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Three children have been rushed to hospital after a woman was cut from her car following a horror crash. Mercy crews raced to Hoole Road in Wirral, Merseyside, at around 5pm yesterday.

Cops locked down the scene after finding a red Ford Fiesta containing two people had collided with a white Hyundai i10, which had four people inside, Liverpool ECHO reports.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue were called as a woman was trapped within the Hyundai following the smash. Crews had to cut the roof off the car to remove her.

She was then taken to hospital to be treated, alongside one child whose injuries were described as serious, and two other youngsters with minor injuries.

A 22-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody.

Hoole Road, Grasswood, Pemberton Road and Ferry Brow are all still closed following the smash. Cops probing the incident are carrying out CCTV investigations in the area and drivers have been urged to stay away.

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)."

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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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