Police, ambulance, fire and coastguard teams respond to Cleveleys beach incident
Emergency services including police, paramedics, firefighters, RNLI crews and a coastguard rescue helicopter were called to Cleveleys on Saturday evening.
Emergency services were called to an incident at the beach in Cleveleys on Saturday evening.
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A major multi-agency response was launched at around 8pm with police, ambulance crews, firefighters, RNLI volunteers and coastguard teams all attending the scene.
HM Coastguard Fleetwood confirmed it had been involved in the operation following a number of enquiries from members of the public about the incident.
In a post on their Facebook, HM Coastguard Fleetwood, said: "All we can confirm at the moment is that a joint operation involving ourselves, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 336, Blackpool RNLI, Police, North West Ambulance Service, and Lancs Fire and Rescue was resolved.
“No further comments until police issue any statements.”
The nature of the incident has not yet been disclosed and it is not known whether anyone was injured.
Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 336 was among the resources deployed, alongside crews from Blackpool RNLI and other emergency services.
The operation prompted concern among residents after a significant emergency services presence was reported on Saturday evening.
Lancashire Constabulary has been approached by The Blackpool Gazette for further information and any update on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone witnessing a coastal emergency is advised to call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.