Police said the driver ran in the direction of the city centre
The scene of the crash on Smithdown Road, Wavertree(Image: UGC)
A stolen van ploughed into a building, with the driver fleeing the scene moments after. Merseyside Police were called to Smithdown Road in Wavertree at around 9.20pm on Wednesday, November 26, following reports a white Transit van had reversed into the front of an estate agents.
Photos from the scene show the van embedded in the doorway of the building, with the driver’s door left open. Police said the driver ran in the direction of Liverpool city centre.
No injuries were reported and the building was being assessed by a structural engineer, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said. Drivers were told to avoid the area as emergency services dealt with the scene.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We are appealing for information following a report that a stolen van had crashed into a building in Wavertree this evening.
“At around 9.20pm we received a report that a stolen white Transit van had reversed into an estate agents on Smithdown Road and the driver fled the scene, running towards Liverpool city centre.
“No injuries have been reported and the building will now be assessed by a structural engineer. Officers remain at the scene and road closures are in place in the surrounding area.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. Thank you for your patience.”
Enquiries are ongoing, and police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.
Anyone who witnessed the crash should contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting log 931 of 26 November.
You can also report information via the website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.
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