Police closed Copperas Hill in Liverpool city centre on Saturday afternoon after a collision involving two vehicles near Skelhorne Street, close to Liverpool Lime Street railway station. The closure, which began shortly before 4.40pm, caused widespread disruption before the road was reopened shortly after 5.30pm.
What happened and where
Emergency services sealed Copperas Hill between Lime Street and Seymour Street following the crash. Officers used vehicles to block access, with one article positioned near the Adelphi Hotel and another by the Liverpool John Moores University campus.
- Time of incident: shortly before 4.40pm on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
- Location: Copperas Hill, between Lime Street and Seymour Street; close to Skelhorne Street and Liverpool Lime Street station.
- Injuries: a man was taken to hospital as a precaution.
- Road status: reopened shortly after 5.30pm.
Traffic impact
Drivers experienced heavy congestion as vehicles were unable to turn towards the city centre. Police reported tailbacks stretching across London Road, and motorists on Seymour Street faced delays while the scene was dealt with.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident type | Two‑vehicle collision |
| Immediate action | Road sealed by police vehicles |
| Hospital attendance | One man taken as a precaution |
| Road reopened | Shortly after 5.30pm |
Practical information for travellers
Commuters planning to travel through the area should allow extra time while residual congestion clears. Consider alternative routes that avoid Lime Street and Seymour Street approaches until normal traffic flow resumes. Those using Liverpool Lime Street station should note that access from Copperas Hill was restricted while police managed the scene, although services were not reported as being affected.
The circumstances of the collision are under investigation. Emergency services responded promptly and the man taken to hospital was described as being transported 'as a precaution'. Further details have not been released.
We will publish updates if authorities provide further information about the cause of the crash or the condition of the person taken to hospital.
