Emergency services including the air ambulance and a coastguard helicopter descended on Formby Beach in Merseyside after concerns were raised for the safety of a teenage girl, who has since been taken to hospital
Emergency crews rushed to Formby Beach this afternoon amid fears for a teenage girl’s welfare.
Merseyside Police, coastguard teams and North West Ambulance Service were scrambled to Formby Beach on Albert Road at approximately 3.30pm on Monday, May 25.
Officers confirmed a 15 year old girl was transported to hospital following the incident, with her family notified. The operation saw a substantial emergency response, featuring an air ambulance, coastguard helicopter and multiple police incident response units.
A force spokesperson confirmed: “We can confirm that emergency services are in Formby following an incident this afternoon, Monday, May 25.
“At around 3.30pm, police, the coastguard and NWAS were called to Formby Beach, Albert Road to reports of a concern for the safety of a 15-year-old girl.
“She has been taken to hospital and her family are aware. Enquiries are ongoing at the scene.”, reports the Liverpool Echo.
“Further updates will be issued when appropriate.”
Serious traffic congestion has brought chaos to the beach vicinity, with nearby roads experiencing gridlock as emergency personnel remain at the scene.
Officers have implemented a temporary one-way system in a bid to alleviate the tailbacks, although considerable delays persist throughout the locality.
Drivers are being advised to steer clear of the area if feasible to ensure emergency vehicles can reach the scene unimpeded.
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