Woman knocked down by taxi after Lytham Festival

The woman, aged in her 50s, was struck by a Mercedes taxi in Blackpool Road, Ansdell at around 11.35pm on Friday (June 30).

She suffered injuries to her head and hand and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment. The driver of the taxi, a man in his 40s from Blackpool, stopped at the scene. He was not injured.

Lancashire Police said the taxi was travelling southbound in an area busy with crowds walking home from Lytham Festival.

The force is appealing for witnesses and drivers with dashboard camera footage, or homeowners with CCTV or ring doorbell footage, to come forward.

Sgt Daniel Gunn, of Lancashire Police, said: “An investigation is underway after a serious collision between a car and pedestrian.

“We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

"We know a number of people were in the area walking home following last night’s concert at Lytham Festival – did you see what happened? Can you help us?

“I would encourage anyone with information to get in touch.”

If you can help, please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1717 of June 30.

Alternatively you can upload dashcam or CCTV footage here.