A passenger in a taxi has died in a crash on the East Lancs road in the early hours of this morning.
Police confirmed today that a female passenger had died following the incident whilst the driver is in a serious condition in hospital.
A 26-year-old man who was driving a BMW has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been taken to a police station where he will be questioned.
At around 5.10am police were called to the junction of the East Lancs Road and Stonebridge Lane in Croxteth after a collision.
Police are appealing for information regarding the crash. Anyone with information, who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage, can contact @MerPolCC, call (0151) 7775747 or 101 with reference 19100077634 or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.