A WOMAN has died after an incident at a multi-storey car park in the town centre.

Emergency services were called at around 9.10am after a woman was found injured near the car park of the La Grange aracade, St Helens.

The woman was taken to hospital, where her condition was described as critical.

Officers confirmed this afternoon that she has died.

Police say the death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are continuing.

A police statement read: "At this time officers believe the woman has fallen from the multi-storey car park, but enquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances.

"Officers continue to work to identify the woman and trace her next of kin.

"Road closures in the area remain in place around the area and motorists are advised to avoid the area."

Police, an air ambulance and an ambulance were at the scene.