FIRE and rescue crews have cut injured casualties out of a car after a crash this afternoon, Monday.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the collision was reported near to Rainford Road, in Dentons Green, on Monday afternoon, June 26, shortly after 3pm.

St Helens Star: Police, fire and rescue crews and ambulance at the scenePolice, fire and rescue crews and ambulance at the scene (Image: St Helens Star)

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Police, fire and rescue crews and ambulance are at the scene. 

The crash involved a bronze Renault and a silver Vauxhall and happened on St Thomas Close.

A Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service spokesman said they were called to reports of a "two-vehicle collision" at 3.16pm and arrived on scene at 3.22pm.

He said all the occupants were already out of one vehicle.

Crews used hydraulic equipment to cut the roof of the other car. 

He added that the casualties have been removed from the vehicle and are in the care of North West Ambulance.

St Helens Star: Emergency services on Rainford RoadEmergency services on Rainford Road (Image: St Helens Star)

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in St Helens today, Monday, June 26.

"At around 3.10pm, we received a report of a collision involving a bronze Renault and silver Vauxhall on St Thomas Close.

"Two people have been taken to hospital with injuries."


She added: "We are in the early stages of investigating this collision and are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage which may assist our ongoing inquiries.


"Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 23000567738."
 

Live traffic tracker INRIX stated as of 4.45pm: "A570 Rainford Road both ways blocked, slow traffic due to accident at St Thomas Close."