Scooter passenger dies after Prom crash

A 55-year-old woman has died after after falling from a scooter in Blackpool on Sunday afternoon.
Queen's Promenade (Pic: Google)Queen's Promenade (Pic: Google)
Queen's Promenade (Pic: Google)

The woman, from Southport, was a passenger on a Vespa Piaggio PX 125 scooter being driven by a 51-year-old man, also from Southport.

It’s thought the exhaust fell off the scooter around 2.25pm on Sunday as the vehicle travelled along Queens Promenade.

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The woman was taken to Royal Preston Hospital but died on Monday. The male rider suffered a suspected fractured shoulder.

Sgt Adam Dawson said: “This appears to be a tragic accident and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”

Anyone with information should call 101.

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