Car smashes into railings outside Blackpool school after driver was dazzled by sun

A car has smashed into railings outside a Blackpool school this evening.
By Andy Williams
Published 29th Apr 2019, 23:02 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2019, 23:10 BST
The Golf hit railings outside Baines Endowed School on Penrose Avenue. Pic: Lancs Road PoliceThe Golf hit railings outside Baines Endowed School on Penrose Avenue. Pic: Lancs Road Police
The Golf hit railings outside Baines Endowed School on Penrose Avenue. Pic: Lancs Road Police

Police say they are thankful there were no casualties after the driver of a Volkswagen Golf hit the barrier outside Baines Endowed School on Penrose Avenue.

The accident happened just before 8pm as the road narrowed at the point where the school crossing is.

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A spokesman for Lancashire Road Police said the driver had been dazzled by the low sun.

They said: "Single vehicle collision being dealt with by HO48 in Blackpool.

"It appears that the driver was dazzled by low setting sun before striking railings. Thankfully no injuries."

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