A busy main road was forced to shut earlier today after a HGV was involved in a crash.
A HGV and a car crashed on Church Road in Bootle this morning, with the HGV appearing to hit a lamppost as well.
The crash, that happened outside The Netherton pub, isn't believed to have caused any serious injuries.
READ MORE: Liverpool woman 'speechless' after opening man's message on dating app
It is also believed that the HGV swerved to avoid a car in front of it, causing the crash.
A young child is believed to have been in the car that the HGV avoided, luckily no one was seriously injured.
An eyewitness said: "The HGV lorry driver swerved to avoid a car that pulled in front of it. The car had a young child in but thankfully they're all safe.
"The HGV driver avoided what could of been a far more serious accident! The car has been taken away already."
Merseyside Police have been approached for comment.
Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here
