Four men in their 20s dead after car collides with lamppost in Liverpool

Four men are dead, and one is injured in hospital after the incident at around 2am

Olivia Williams, Megan Banner Reporter and Adam Care Live News Reporter

14:05, 24 Jul 2026Updated 14:14, 24 Jul 2026

Huge police presence in Huyton as four killed in crash

Four young men have been killed in a major crash, after their car hit a lamppost in the early hours. Merseyside Police were called to Liverpool Road, Huyton just before 2am today, July 24.

It followed a report that a black Seat Cupra had come off the road after crashing into a lamppost on the road, travelling from Liverpool towards Knowsley.

Emergency services attended, but two men aged 23 and two other men aged 24 and 26 were pronounced dead at the scene. Their next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially-trained officers, reports the Liverpool Echo.

A 27-year-old man who was a passenger inside the car has been taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A police scene has been put in place as part of the initial stages of the investigation. There are road closures on Liverpool Road and East Prescot Road, which is closed in both directions from its junction with Finch Lane to its junction with Princess Drive. These closures are likely to remain in place over the coming weekend, Merseyside Police.

[Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on Liverpool Road.]

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Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on Liverpool Road.(Image: Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit on Liverpool Road.)

Superintendent Paul Holden said: "First and foremost our thoughts are with the family of the four men who sadly lost their lives following the collision in the early hours of this morning. Their families have been informed and are being supported by our specially trained family liaison officers.

"This is a truly devastating moment for their families and loved ones, and it is now our priority to get answers for them on how the collision occurred.

"We know this happened very early this morning, but if anyone saw what happened or were driving through the area just before the incident occurred then please get in touch. Similarly, if you live in the area and have doorbell footage of the black Seat Cupra or the incident itself, please contact us. You may have information or footage that would be useful to our investigation."

A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, is also in place above Liverpool Road in Huyton. The restriction regulations are under article 239 of the Air Navigation Order 2016.

No drones are permitted to fly within the area outlined in the attached map. Drone users flying inside the Restricted Airspace that have not been granted permission will be guilty of committing an offence and could be prosecuted as well as having their equipment seized and confiscated. Merseyside Police Drones, air ambulances, Fire Service Drones and NPAS are excluded from the airspace restriction.

Anyone who wishes to seek consideration for the safe and appropriate flight of a drone in these areas must obtain permission from Merseyside Police, Tac Ad on 07971688873.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to DM @MerPolCC, contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk quoting reference number 26000600149.

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