Emergency Services Respond to Fatal Collision in Old Swan - Accident

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a tragic road traffic collision in Old Swan, Liverpool, this afternoon, Sunday, November 24.  

The incident occurred around 12:55 PM at the junction of Queens Drive and Kremlin Drive. According to early reports, a vehicle traveling along the route left the road and collided with a tree. 

The sole occupant of the car, a man in his 50s, was immediately attended to by emergency medical personnel and transported to a nearby hospital. Tragically, despite their best efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after.  

Merseyside Police have confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the accident. Investigators remain on-site, meticulously examining the scene to determine the circumstances that led to the collision.  

As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities have implemented a road closure in the area, and motorists are strongly advised to avoid Queens Drive and its surrounding roads until further notice. The closures are expected to remain in place for several hours to allow for a thorough assessment by collision investigators.  

Witnesses or anyone with potential information are being urged to come forward to aid the investigation. If you saw the collision or have any dashcam footage that may be relevant, please contact Merseyside Police. You can call 101 or send a direct message to the Merseyside Police Contact Centre on social media, quoting log number 367 of November 24.  

Incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of road conditions and the devastating impact of accidents. Local authorities encourage all drivers to exercise extra caution, particularly in areas where weather or road conditions may create challenges.  

Residents in Old Swan have expressed their condolences for the victim’s family and have spoken of their shock at the tragic event. The junction of Queens Drive and Kremlin Drive, a bustling area frequented by commuters, has now become the focus of solemn reflection for many.  

Further updates regarding the road reopening or the investigation findings will be communicated by the police in due course. For now, the community is united in mourning the life lost in this unfortunate incident.