Police cordoned off North Church Street at around 3pm on Wednesday (July 26) as an air ambulance landed on the Esplanade.<br /><br />Residents in the area reported a person had been struck by a car, but this has not yet been confirmed by police.<br /><br />The air ambulance was spotted taking off at around 3.45pm.<br /><br />Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for more information.