Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service have been called to Larkfield Lane after a van caught fire.
Witnesses heard a large bang in the area just after 3pm this afternoon.
OTS News understands that the flatbed truck belonged to a local landscaping firm and was carrying Christmas trees.
No-one is believed to have been hurt in the incident.
Significant traffic disruption remains in the Larkfield Lane area, particularly given school collections from Crossens Nursery and Larkfield Primary.
OTS News have contacted Merseyside Fire and Rescue service for comment.
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