A major Liverpool road has been closed after a person has been hit by a bus.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue confirmed they were called to a scene on Smithdown road, at around 7.20pm, following reports of a person being stuck under a bus.
Two fire engines, a search and rescue team and ambulance were in attendance and released a person from under the bus.
The person is now in the care of North West Ambulance Service.
Merseyside Police are also at the scene and have closed a section of the road, closest to the junction of Greenleaf Street.
A Merseyside Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "One person has been released from under the bus by firefighters and North West Ambulance Service. The person has now been handed into the care of NWAS."
They added: "Firefighters are currently in attendance on Smithdown Road.
"Crews were alerted at 7.22pm and on scene at 7.27pm. Two fire engines are currently in attendance as well as the search and rescue appliance.
"The incident involves a collision between a bus and a pedestrian, close to the junction of Greenleaf Street."
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