Liverpool Women's Hospital was cordoned off by the emergency services today due to an ongoing incident.
Police have released few details but pictures and video show a car on fire outside the Crown Street hospital.
Merseyside Police have since confirmed they were called to the scene at 11am today (Sunday, November 14).
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Eyewitnesses reported hearing a 'bang' and seeing dark smoke from the area.
A number of roads around the hospital have been cordoned off and Merseyside Fire and Rescue along with a Royal Logistic Corps army vehicle are at the scene.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that an incident occurred at around 11am today (Sunday, 14 November) outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital.
"A cordon around the affected area has been established and a number of surrounding roads have been closed.
"Emergency services are currently at the scene assessing the situation."
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