Two men die after collision in Blackpool

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage

Author: Harry BoothPublished 7th Feb 2023

Two people have died after a collision in Blackpool.

It involved a pedestrian and Aprilia Tuono motorcycle on the A584 Queen's Promenade at the junction with Norfolk Avenue just before 5:30pm yesterday (Monday 6 February).

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 arriving at hospital.

Sgt Steve Hardman, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

"This collision has very sadly resulted in the deaths of two people and my thoughts are with their families and friends at this time.

"I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision itself or who has any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage, to get in touch with us as it may assist our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 0973 of 6 February.

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