A man was seriously injured after he was knocked down in Fleetwood last night (Monday, November 21).

Police and ambulance crews were called to Poulton Road where the man was struck by a car at around 5.45pm.

The casualty, a man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries to his head, back and hand.

He was taken to hospital for treatment but police say his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening ‘at this stage’.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was knocked down in Poulton Road, Fleetwood at around 5.45pm on Monday, November 21

placeholder image — A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was knocked down in Poulton Road, Fleetwood at around 5.45pm on Monday, November 21

The crash happened close to Busy Bees pre-school where the road was closed for around two hours whilst emergency services worked at the scene.

Police statement

A police spokesperson said: “We were called to Poulton Road, Fleetwood at around 5.45pm yesterday to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian.

“The pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital to be treated for head, hand and back injuries which aren’t thought to be life-threatening at this time.”