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Boy, 12, hit by bus in St Annes suffers serious injuries
By Claire Lark
Published 5th Jun 2026, 10:07 BST
Police were called shortly before 8am to reports of a collision between a bus and a bicycle.
A 12-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries in a collision whilst riding his bike this morning.
Blackpool Police were called by the North West Ambulance Service at 7.43am to an incident in Clifton Drive, St Annes.
When officers arrived, they found a bus and a bicycle had collided and the young rider of the bike was taken to hospital.
The road was closed whilst emergency services attended, although The Gazette understands is it being prepared for re-opening. Blackpool Transport is diverting its number 7 and 10 services using Links Road, Promenade adn King Edward Avenue.
Any witnesses or anyone with information, please contact 101 – quoting log 0261 of 5th June.