THERE are traffic delays following a crash in Earlestown this afternoon, Tuesday.

Earle Street has been blocked in both directions following the incident.

According to traffic feeds, the collision happened near to the Tesco supermarket.

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live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of 4pm: "Earle Street both ways partially blocked, slow traffic due to accident near The Tesco Superstore."

The Star has asked Merseyside Police for more details about the incident