THE M53 is closed in both directions between J5 (Hooton) and J4 (Bebington) due to an overturned coach.
The incident occurred shortly after 8am this morning.
Emergency services are on scene along with North West Air Ambulance Services.
According to reports on social media 'lots of people' are hurt.
More to follow.
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