Merseyside Police are currently dealing with an incident at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Waterloo Road, Southport, which was reported to us at approximately 19:00 hrs this evening.


Due to the nature of the incident, the Coastal Road between its junction with Shore Road & Weld Road has been closed. It is expected to be closed for a number of hours and we request road users find an alternative route for their journeys this evening.

We can confirm we are tonight, Thursday, 11 April, dealing with an incident in Birkdale.
At around 7pm this evening emergency services were called to the Royal Birkdale Golf Course following reports a microlight aircraft had crashed.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue are at the scene distinguishing the fire caused when the aircraft hit the ground. Ambulance crew are also in attendance.
Road closures are in place on the Coastal Road including Shore Road and Weld Road and we advise motorists to avoid the area.

It is believed a microlight aircraft has crashed and the pilot has died.

Originally Posted by roving-eye

Merseyside Police are currently dealing with an incident at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Waterloo Road, Southport, which was reported to us at approximately 19:00 hrs this evening.


Due to the nature of the incident, the Coastal Road between its junction with Shore Road & Weld Road has been closed. It is expected to be closed for a number of hours and we request road users find an alternative route for their journeys this evening.

It is believed a microlight aircraft has crashed and the pilot has died.

Very sad, my condolences to the pilot’s family.