Blackpool storms see man blown into path of taxi
- Published
A man is seriously ill in hospital after becoming trapped under a taxi during stormy weather in Blackpool.
Lancashire Constabulary said he was blown into the path of the vehicle near the promenade.
He was rescued by firefighters using high-pressure airbags to lift the taxi.
The promenade was closed for several hours during high-tide, but has now re-opened.
- Published3 November 2013
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