Longview Drive in Huyton was cordoned off after the scrambler bike and car crashed
The scrambler bike and car following a crash on Longview Drive(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
Two boys “seriously injured” in a scrambler bike crash remain in hospital. Merseyside Police was called to Longview Drive in Huyton shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday following reports of a crash involving a scrambler bike and a car.
Officers found two children on the scrambler, aged 12 and 13, had collided with a a bronze-coloured Peugeot 3008. Eyewitnesses who spoke to the ECHO said the scrambler bike had crashed into the back of the car.
A police spokesperson said the children were taken to hospital for treatment for serious leg injuries. Their condition was described as serious but stable and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
In a brief update on Sunday the force confirmed the two boys were still in hospital where they are continuing to be treated for their injuries.
Longview Drive was cordoned off between Hurst Park Drive and York Road to allow for emergency services to attend the scene. The cordon stretched for around 100 metres in front of the row of shops. Most of the shops were shuttered apart from an off-licence and chippy.
The scene on Longview Drive(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
The Volair Huyton leisure centre was open and pedestrians could use the car park to walk around the cordon. Merseyside Police reopened the road for drivers shortly before 9.30pm.
The force later appealed for information regarding the incident. Chief Inspector Tom Welch said: “This was a serious collision that has left two young males needing treatment in hospital.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or was driving in the area and could have captured dashcam of the incident. Likewise, if you live nearby and have a doorbell or CCTV that could’ve captured the collision or the moments before it, please do get in touch.”
The scrambler bike and car following a crash on Longview Drive(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
Operation Gears is Merseyside Police’s campaign targeting the illegal use of electric bikes, e-scooters, and off-road motorcycles linked to serious crime, robberies and antisocial behaviour on our streets.
Chief Insp Welch added: “Our teams will continue to proactively act on information which identifies the illegal use of such bikes, and we have a range of tactics at our disposal to track and locate them.
“Any information you hold about them being ridden antisocially will help us not only prevent them from causing a menace in our communities, but protect all road users including those riding these bikes.
“In addition, we have targeted, high visibility patrols in those areas the public tell us they have seen the use of such bikes and they will continue all year round.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the serious collision investigation unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 26000085384.