Southport woman left fighting for her life after exhaust falls off scooter

Southport woman left fighting for her life after exhaust falls off scooter

The 55-year-old Southport woman was on the back of a Vespa Piaggio when its driver, a 51-year-old man also from Southport, lost control because of the malfunction, a spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said.

The woman was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with life-threatening head and chest injuries. Her riding partner broke his shoulder but was not as badly hurt, she added.

Officers closed the Prom close to Norbreck Castle in North Shore – where the crash happened – at around 2.25pm yesterday.

The road remained shut for almost three hours while accident investigation work was carried out.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Call 101 quoting log reference number 854 of September 18.

Credit: The Blackpool Gazette

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