Crossley's Bridge on Plymouth Road closed after car hits pedestrian in Blackpool
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision on Plymouth Road, with a bridge closed and traffic delays building.
A key bridge in Blackpool has been closed following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.
Police were called at around 12.40pm today to Plymouth Road, at the bridge commonly referred to as Crossley’s Bridge, at the crossroads with Warbreck Hill Road, Holyoake Avenue and Bispham Road.
Emergency services attended and found a car had been in collision with a pedestrian.
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital for treatment.
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It is understood the pedestrian may have been using a mobility scooter, although this has not been officially confirmed.
Road closures were put in place following the incident, with the bridge shut in both directions.
Delays have been building on surrounding roads including Bispham Road, Poulton Road, Mowbray Drive and St Walburgas Road, with drivers advised to avoid the area.
The North West Air Ambulance Charity has confirmed it was called to the scene.
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A spokesperson said: “We can confirm that the North West Air Ambulance Charity was called to an incident in Blackpool on April 15.
“Helimed 08 and Helimed 72 responded, that’s the only information we have at this time.”
Officers are appealing for witnesses.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 12.42pm today to Plymouth Road, Blackpool, to a report of a collision.
“The emergency services attended and it was found that a car had been in collision with a pedestrian.
“Road closures were put in place, and the pedestrian has been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Anyone who witnessed the collision, please contact 101 – quoting log 0591 of 15th April.”
North West Ambulance Service has been approached for more information.
More to follow.