Teenager seriously injured in Blackpool collision

Friday, 13 February 2026 19:15

By Central Radio News

A teenager has been left with serious injuries after a collision in Blackpool.

Emergency services were called at just before 7pm yesterday (Thursday, February 12th) after the collision between an e-bike and a Skoda Octavia car at the junction of Winchester Avenue and Chislehurst Avenue.

The rider of the e-bike, a 16-year-old boy, suffered serious injuries.

His is currently in hospital where his condition is described as life-threatening.

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s have been arrested.

Police are appealing for information and footage.

Sgt Bex Price, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “This collision has left a young man with some very serious injuries, and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened or who may have CCTV, ring doorbell or dashcam footage to get in touch.”

If you can help, call 101 quoting log 1139 of February 12th.

You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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