Man died in Birkenhead tunnel crash as police name 24-year-old

NewsLiverpool NewsBirkenhead TunnelThe rider died in hospital on Wednesday09:36, 13 Aug 2026Updated 09:36, 13 Aug 2026A man has died after a serious crash in the Birkenhead Tunnel. Merseyside Police was called to the Queensway Tunnel at around 1.05pm on Tuesday following reports of a one-vehicle crash involving a bike rider.‌The bike rider was travelling on the Birkenhead to Liverpool carriageway. The crash occurred approximately two thirds of the way through the tunnel towards the Liverpool end.‌Merseyside Police confirmed the bike rider died in hospital on Wednesday. The force today named him as 24-year-old Korben Bell, who lived in the Cheshire area.‌Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, the lead investigating officer from the Merseyside Police serious collision investigation unit, said: "Ou