Merseyside Police and partners stage live post-collision response demonstration

Liverpool Policing Teams have led a major multi-agency demonstration today at Speke Firing Range, showcasing the emergency response that follows a serious road traffic collision.

The event forms part of Liverpool’s renewed commitment to reducing the number of people Killed or Seriously Injured (KSIs) on the city’s roads.

Liverpool Chief Inspector, Steve Robinson, said:

“Every death or serious injury on our roads is a tragedy that affects families, communities and responders.Today’s demonstration shows the reality of what happens after a collision and why prevention, safe behaviour and strong partnership working are essential to keeping people safe.

“The number of different agencies that have come together today, along with volunteers from our amazing Liverpool universities, as well as our mini police from local primary schools, gives a real sense of how much having safe roads means to people in the city.

“The ripple effect of a collision is staggering: “one collision” doesn’t mean one person. Family, friends, bystanders, first-responders. A collision is a traumatic event, not just for an individual, but for a community, and hopefully by bringing so many people together to act this out today, we can get that message across. Road safety effects everyone – it is everyone’s responsibility.”

The demonstration brought together Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, Northwest Ambulance Service, and a range of partners to highlight the coordinated approach required when responding to high-risk incidents on the road network.

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell said:

“Today’s demonstration is a powerful reminder of what happens in the moments after a serious collision and the immense professionalism, coordination and care shown by our emergency services when lives are on the line.

“It also highlights the reality of the work that takes place after a collision, and why our efforts to prevent them from happening in the first place are so critical.

“Merseyside’s Vision Zero strategy sets out a clear approach to reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads – because even one is too many. The heartache caused by road traffic collisions is immeasurable, and while we know there is still much more to do, today is an opportunity to renew our shared commitment to work together to prevent harm and make Merseyside’s roads safer for everyone.”

Attendees observed a staged collision involving multiple road users. Emergency services responded exactly as they would in a real incident, providing a rare insight into the complexity, urgency and precision of post-collision work.

The live scenario included:

Scene assessment and safety measures
Casualty care and life-saving interventions
Vehicle stabilisation and extraction
Evidence gathering and collision investigation activity

The event aims to reinforce the importance of road safety, responsible road use and the critical role of partnership working in preventing harm and protecting the public.