Two people dead following collision in Blackpool

Tuesday, 7 February 2023 13:16

Two people have died following a collision in Blackpool yesterday.

Police were called at shortly before 5.30pm yesterday following reports of a collision between an Aprilia Tuono motorcycle and a pedestrian on the A584 Queen’s Promenade at the junction with Norfolk Avenue.

The pedestrian, a man in his 40s from Blackpool, died at the scene.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 50s from Thornton Cleveleys, died from his injuries shortly after arrival at hospital.

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting log 0973 of February 6th.

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