Liverpool city centre road closed after man hit by van

Police have advised motorists to avoid the area as road closures remain in place

A major city centre road has been closed after a man was struck by a van.

Emergency services remain on the scene after the collision in Liverpool earlier.

Merseyside Police arrived at the scene at 15:45 BST after a male pedestrian was hit by a van on Hatton Garden, near its junction with Dale Street.

Officers put cordons in place on Dale Street and Hatton Garden following the incident and closed a section of the road.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene.

Det Sgt Kurt Timpson said: "We have launched an investigation following a serious road traffic collision on Hatton Garden in the city centre, involving a white van and a male pedestrian.

"I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed what happened and the events leading up to the incident to please get in touch."

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