Van destroyed in Promenade accident 

Fire crews have used the jaws of life to cut a man out of a van after a horrific accident at Ocean Plaza

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to Ocean Plaza in Southport after a nasty accident this afternoon between a van and a car.
Short video by Jason Regan.

The driver of the van had to be cut free by fire crews and was later airlifted to hospital where they are currently being treated for serious injuries

It’s not yet known how the accident occurred and police are investigating