Southport Lifeboat paged to assist in Crosby beach tragedy

Southport Lifeboat paged to assist with a serious incident at Crosby Beach involving multiple casualties in the water. 

The crew were stood down before launching as members of the public and other emergency services involved were able to help the casualties from the water and into the care of the Ambulance service.

Sadly, Merseyside Police have confirmed that one of the casualties passed away and another remains in a critical condition in hospital. 

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police commented...

Police can confirm that a man has died and two men were taken to hospital following an incident at Crosby Beach last night, Wednesday 20 July.

At around 7.10pm, emergency services attended the beach following reports of three men in their 20s getting into difficulties in the sea. All three men were taken to hospital.

One man was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later. A second remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition and a third has been discharged.

The deceased man’s family have been made aware and are being supported by officers.

Enquiries continue and anyone who witnessed the incident and has yet to come forward is asked to contact us via @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or 101, with reference 21000506040.