Walton Vale closed by police after man hit by bus

A section of Walton Vale was closed this evening after a man was hit by a bus. Emergency services were called to the major road at around 8.25pm this evening, Friday, July 17, following reports of a crash. The road was shut near The Raven Wetherspoons, with officers from Merseyside Police and crews from the North West Ambulance Service in attendance. Police said the man suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment. He was treated at the scene. The road has since reopened. For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/news Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter . Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here . Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews - the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.