East Park Drive closed after man in his 50s knocked down and seriously injured near Blackpool Victoria Hospital
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Emergency services were called to East Park Drive (A587) where the man was struck by a car at around 11.10am.
The road was closed in both directions between Parkway and North Park Drive whilst police and ambulance crews responded.
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Hide AdThe man was taken to nearby Blackpool Victoria Hospital in a serious condition, whilst crash scene investigators continued to work at the scene until late in the afternoon.
An ambulance spokesman said: “I can confirm a male in his 50’s was involved in a collision with a vehicle. Serious injuries sustained and he was taken to Blackpool Victoria.
"Call came in at 11.10am and we had an ambulance on scene within 3 minutes.”
Lancashire Police advised drivers to avoid the area whilst officers and paramedics were in attendance.