Tragic first picture of schoolgirl killed in horror motorway crash which left driver dead and dozens injured

The teenage girl who died in the horror motorway crash has been named. Jessica Baker, 15, was killed after a bus carrying schoolchildren overturned on the M53 motorway in Merseyside.

The driver of the bus also died. A police statement issued by Merseyside Police tonight said: "Jessica Baker sadly died as a result of the collision on the M53 northbound carriageway earlier today. Jessica’s family have requested that their privacy is respected at this time and any updates from them will be issued via Merseyside Police news office as appropriate."

Merseyside Police had previously reported the schoolgirl was 14.

The horror crash happened on the northbound carriageway of the motorway between J5 for New Chester Road to J4 for Brimstage Road at around 8am this morning (Friday). The bus was taking pupils to West Kirby Grammar and Calday Grange Grammar School in Wirral.

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Police said 58 people were involved in the crash. Two further children were taken from the scene to Alder Hey Children's Hospital and two were taken to Arrowe Park from the scene.

Police confirmed a 14-year-old boy also suffered life-changing injuries in the crash and remains in the hospital. A total of 52 people attended the emergency services training centre, 39 were discharged with no need for further treatment and 13 were treated for minor injuries and released.

The M53 between junctions 3 and 5 will remain closed in both directions for a "considerable time" while investigations continue and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Earlier today, Local Policing Superintendent Sabi Kaur said: