Woman Falls Through Hole in Blackpool Pier onto Beach Below
A woman fell through a hole in Blackpool’s Central Pier, landing on the beach below, leading to a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm on Tuesday, resulting in witnesses fearing for her life. She was taken to the hospital, but the extent of her injuries remains undisclosed. The police, fire, and ambulance services, along with beach patrol units, attended the scene, prompting the pier’s evacuation. The pier, established in 1868 and known for its iconic ferris wheel, sustained visible damage after the fall. Lancashire Police are investigating the incident while the pier remains closed for further assessment and repair.
Witnesses described a harrowing scene as the woman unexpectedly plummeted through the pier, prompting rapid assistance from those nearby. The community awaits updates on her condition as authorities investigate the cause of the startling accident.