A man and a woman have died after driving their car into a flooded road, Merseyside police said. They were inside a black Mercedes Class 180 that drove into a flooded area on Queens Drive between North Mossley Hill Road and Dovedale Road. Police investigating the incident said that they received a report at about 9.20pm on Saturday concerning the safety of two people in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool. In a statement, Merseyside police said: “Police patrols assisted Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services at the scene in finding the body of a man and woman, both were taken to hospital where they were sadly pronounced deceased. “The next of kin of the man and woman have now been informed and formal identification has been made.” A file had been passed to the area coroner for Liverpool, who had asked Merseyside police to further investigate the incident. Det Ch Insp Mike Dalton said: “Our thoughts go out to the family of the man and woman who sadly lost their lives in this tragic incident, despite the best efforts of passing members of the public, our officers and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Services at the scene. “We are at the early stages of an ongoing investigation on Queens Drive to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident. “Road closures remain in the area as we continue with this investigation and motorists are advised to avoid the road.” Police were appealing for anyone who was on Queens Drive between North Mossley Hill Road and Dovedale Road at about 9.20pm on Saturday night and saw the accident. They also asked for anyone who may have dashcam footage from their car, or those living in the area who may have doorbell or CCTV footage, to come forward.