Four men have died after the car they were travelling in struck a lamppost on Liverpool Road in Huyton in the early hours of Friday, 24 July. Emergency services were called shortly before 2am and pronounced the occupants dead at the scene.
Victims and injured passenger
Merseyside Police confirmed the victims comprised two men aged 23, one aged 24 and one aged 26. A further man, aged 27, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to hospital and is in a stable condition.
Scene, closures and air restrictions
Police established a scene on Liverpool Road following the collision, which involved a black Seat Cupra travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley. As part of the initial investigation, several traffic restrictions have been put in place and are expected to remain over the weekend.
- Liverpool Road: scene closure in place
- East Prescot Road: closed in both directions between Finch Lane and Princess Drive
- Temporary flight restriction: no drones over the immediate area under Article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016
| Closure / Restriction | Details |
|---|---|
| East Prescot Road | Closed between Finch Lane and Princess Drive (both directions) |
| Drone restriction | Temporary flight restriction above Liverpool Road; no drones permitted in the outlined area |
Police appeal and family liaison
Superintendent Paul Holden said officers were supporting the families of those who died and are seeking answers about how the collision occurred. He urged anyone who saw the incident, or who has doorbell or dashcam footage, to come forward.
“First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the four men who sadly lost their lives following the collision in the early hours of this morning. Their families have been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers. This is a truly devastating moment for their families and loved ones, and it is now our priority to get answers for them on how the collision occurred.”
In its statement, Merseyside Police also noted the temporary drone restriction has been introduced to preserve the integrity of the scene while the investigation is under way.
What residents should know
Local people are asked to avoid the closed sections of road to allow emergency and forensic teams to work. Anyone with relevant footage or information is asked to contact Merseyside Police — officers say even small pieces of evidence, such as doorbell camera clips or dashcam recordings from vehicles in the area shortly before 2am, could assist the inquiry.
The investigation remains in its early stages. No further details about the cause of the collision or any potential criminal charges have been released.
If you witnessed the collision or have information, contact Merseyside Police through their non-emergency channels and quote the incident reference provided by the force.
