Blackpool horror as car ploughs into group of revellers on night out

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Blackpool horror as car ploughs into group of revellers on night out

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a car drove into pedestrians in Blackpool, leaving several injured.

A suspected drink driver drove into a group of people in Blackpool’s town centre.

The incident just before midnight sparked panic with a major police response and pubs and clubs reportedly locking customers inside.

Witnesses reported victims laying on the ground before emergency services rushed to the scene.

Revellers enjoying a night out spoke of being held in clubs and bars in the immediate aftermath.

Emma Randall tweeted: "Currently stuck in a club in Blackpool everywhere is on lockdown :/ Hope noone has been hurt."

Another user wrote: "Just found out what has happened In Blackpool town, I hope everyone is safe."

The vehicle has since then been recovered.

The incident was not treated as terrorism-related and none of the injuries are believed to be serious.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Our officers in Blackpool are investigating an incident involving what is believed to be a drunken driver who has collided with a number of pedestrians in the town centre.

"The vehicle has been located and recovered and our enquiries are now focusing on arresting the driver and supporting the injured pedestrians.

"Thankfully, no persons have been reported having serious injuries. The investigation is being coordinated locally and is not linked to any terrorist act.

"If anyone has any mobile phone or CCTV footage of the incident, please would you contact Lancashire Police on telephone number 101 and quote log 1862 of 14th April."

Police later confirmed a man had been arrested.

Lancashire Police tweeted: “A 19-year-old man from West Yorkshire has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink/drug driving and grievous bodily harm after a car collided with pedestrians in Blackpool town centre.”

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