Police shut Common Edge Road after Blackpool woman struck by Tesla outside Shovels pub

A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital after she was struck by a Tesla outside the Shovels pub in Common Edge Road this morning (Friday, January 14).
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The response to the incident is ongoing and the road remains blocked both ways from Squires Gate Lane to School Road.

A police spokesman said: "We were called at around 8.25am today (January 14) to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a Tesla car.

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"The incident happened on Common Edge Road, Blackpool which is currently closed at the junction with Squires Gate.

The scene outside The Shovels pub following a crash in Common Edge Road this morning (Friday, January 14)The scene outside The Shovels pub following a crash in Common Edge Road this morning (Friday, January 14)
The scene outside The Shovels pub following a crash in Common Edge Road this morning (Friday, January 14)

"A woman in her 60s has been taken to hospital to be treated for a head injury."

"Anyone who witnessed the incident can contact 101 quoting log number 0247 of today’s date."

North West Ambulance Service has been approached for further details.

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