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E-SCOOTER TRAGEDY

Man riding e-scooter dies after crashing on promenade at popular tourist hotspot

A MAN has died after crashing his e-scooter at a popular tourist hotspot.

He suffered serious head and chest injuries in the incident on Blackpool Promenade, near the Grand Hotel, at around 12.40pm on Sunday.

A man in his 30s has died after crashing his e-scooter on Blackpool Promenade
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A man in his 30s has died after crashing his e-scooter on Blackpool PromenadeCredit: Mirrorpix
He suffered serious head and chest injuries in the incident near the Grand Hotel
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He suffered serious head and chest injuries in the incident near the Grand HotelCredit: Mirrorpix

Lancashire Police said the rider, in his 30s, was rushed to Royal Preston Hospital following the single vehicle crash.

But despite the efforts of paramedics and medical staff, he tragically died of his injuries.

His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers following the horror.

Sgt Laura Kendall, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This was a serious incident in which a man has tragically lost his life.

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"It’s really important we now establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision."

Cops are now appealing for witnesses, CCTV, dashcam footage and to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact 101 – quoting log 0735 of 25 June or email [email protected].

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