Birkenhead Tunnel remains closed fours hours after 'serious' crash - updates

NewsLiverpool NewsLiverpoolQueensway Tunnel closed due to 'police incident'LIVEUpdated 14 mins agoEmergency services have been calledUpdated 17:40, 11 Aug 2026The Birkenhead Tunnel remains closed this evening, Tuesday August 11, more than four hours after a serious crash. Mersey Tunnels reported the tunnel is closed in both directions shortly after 1pm, with traffic being diverted via the Wallasey Tunnel.Possible delays are expected while emergency services deal with the crash, which police say involved a single vehicle - an off-road bike. This is an ongoing incident, follow below for live travel updates. Merseyside Police has been asked to provide more information.Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily