Two taken to hospital following Formby Bypass crash

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Two taken to hospital following Formby Bypass crash

Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the Formby Bypass this afternoon, Friday 23 December 2016.

Merseyside police have confirmed that they were called to North End Lane at around 11:55am after a Kia Rio collided with a Citroen Picasso.

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Merseyside Fire and Rescue had to cut a woman free from one of the vehicles. Two fire engines and the fire search and rescue team remain at the scene.

The bypass is partially blocked, and police have warned those travelling towards Southport to expect long delays, with traffic backed up to Cross Barn Lane, Ince Blundell.

At this stage the extent of any injuries is unknown.

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