A man has been taken to hospital after falling from the roof of a car park.

The incident happened at around 10.50am on Monday, and a full road closure was put in place.

Emergency services, including the air ambulance attended the scene, and people and motorists were asked to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are currently at the scene of an incident on Talbot Road, Blackpool, where a man has come off the roof of a car park.

"A complete road closure is in place between Ma Kelly’s and Pure Gym so we ask people to avoid the area and find alternative routes where possible."

The man was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where it is believed he remains in a 'serious condition'.