Coast guard rescue after person injured after colliding with kite surfing kite on St Annes beach

Teams were called to assist a casualty around 300 metres from the station on Thursday evening after a collision with a kitesurfing kite left them with painful injuries and unable to move.

Coastguard Rescue Officers provided first aid while awaiting paramedics, who were transported to the scene using a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Despite windy conditions and blowing sand, crews successfully placed the casualty into a stretcher and carried them from the beach to an awaiting ambulance.

The individual was then taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for further treatment following the coordinated rescue effort.