Pedestrian hurt in town centre crash

A man has been taken to hospital following a collision involving a van in Blackpool.
The junction of Talbot Road and Buchanan Street
Image: GoogleThe junction of Talbot Road and Buchanan Street
Image: Google
The junction of Talbot Road and Buchanan Street Image: Google

The incident happened at around 12.40pm in Talbot Road, close to the junction with Buchanan Street.

Police said a pedestrian had been in a collision with a van.

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He has been taken by ambulance to the Royal Preston Hospital.

Police at the scenePolice at the scene
Police at the scene

Police were unable to give any details of his injuries.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue service said crews had been called to Talbot Road to assist with a 68-year-old man trapped under a van.

On arrival they found he was not trapped but assisted ambulance crews giving first aid.

Talbot Road remains closed at the scene.