Emergency services were called after reports of an overturned coach on the M53 in Cheshire.

A stretch of motorway has been closed after an accident involving a school bus.

Emergency services were called on Friday after reports of an overturned coach on the northbound M53 between junction 5 at Hooton, Cheshire, and junction 4 at Clatterbridge, Merseyside.

National Highways North West said: “The incident occurred shortly after 8am this morning.

“All emergency services are on scene along with North West Air Ambulance Services.

“National Highways Traffic Officers are on scene providing assistance with traffic management.”

In a tweet, Calday Grange Grammar School in West Kirby, Merseyside, posted: “We are aware of a situation involving one of our school buses on the motorway earlier today.

“We’re effectively gathering details and assisting affected students and their families.”

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