Blackpool crash sees Lancashire Police close St Ives Avenue between Whitegate Drive and Park Road

Police have closed a road in Blackpool while officers respond to an incident off Whitegate Drive this afternoon.

Officers are working at the scene of a crash in St Ives Avenue between Whitegate Drive and Park Road.

Pictures from the scene show a crowd of people in the street and an officer knelt beside a man lying on the pavement just a few yards from the wreck.

Sign up for our free newsletters now

It’s not clear what exactly has happened at this stage, but images shared with the Gazette show a car has suffered extensive damage to its front side after smashing into another which appeared to be parked on the street.

Lancashire Police were approached for comment.