Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck by car on Devonshire Road in Bispham

By Sean Gleaves
Published 30th May 2024, 13:19 BST
Updated 30th May 2024, 15:12 BST
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A man was taken to hospital with “injuries”.

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Bispham.

A Citroen C1 struck a pedestrian on Devonshire Road shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday.

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Devonshire Road in Bispham was closed following a crash (Credit: Google)Devonshire Road in Bispham was closed following a crash (Credit: Google)
Devonshire Road in Bispham was closed following a crash (Credit: Google) | Google

Police later confirmed a man was taken to hospital with “injuries”.

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The road was closed from the junction of Crawford Avenue to the roundabout with Redbank Road and Bispham Road following the incident.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area following the closure and Blackpool Transport diverted Service 7 (Cleveleys to Blackpool).

The road reopened at around 2.20pm.

Related topics:MotoristsBisphamEmergency servicesLancashire PolicePoliceLancashire

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