A FIFTY-nine-year-old man is critically ill in Whiston Hospital's Intensive Care Unit following a two-car accident on Saturday night.

The accident happened at the East Lancashire Road junction with Green Leach Lane, Haresfinch, at about 7.50pm and involved a Mercedes and a Ford Fiesta.

The injured man, who is from the St Helens area, was a passenger in the Fiesta. At the time of going to press his condition was described as serious.

The drivers of both cars were also taken to Whiston Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and shock.

Anyone with any information can call the police traffic department on 0151 777 5730.