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Investigation launched into Blackpool road traffic collision

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2024-03-31
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Lancashire Constabulary

What was investigated

An independent investigation has been launched regarding the involvement of the police prior to a road traffic collision in Blackpool. A police van, responding to an emergency, collided with a vehicle driven by a member of the public, resulting in injuries for three individuals in the car.

Key findings

  • A police van was responding to an emergency call.
  • The van traveled through red traffic lights.
  • The collision occurred at the junction of Park Road and Condor Grove.
  • Three people in the other vehicle sustained injuries.
  • Two passengers have serious injuries and have been hospitalized.
  • The investigation is in the early stages.
  • CCTV and police vehicle data are being collected.
  • The IOPC plans to meet with the families of the injured.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing and at an early stage.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.