THERE is a closure in place following a crash on the M58 this evening (Tuesday).

A lane is closed on the M58 from junctions one to three.

Traffic is said to be coping well in the area.

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Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of 6pm: "M58 Merseyside.

"One lane closed due to accident on M58 Eastbound from J1 Maghull Lane (Kirkby) to J3 A570 Rainford Road (Bickerstaffe). Traffic is coping well."