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Biker fights for life
A motorbike passenger is fighting for his life in hospital after a late-night horror crash.
Scott Lomax, 29, was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital after the black Yamaha R6 driven by Lee Michael O'Neill, 26, collided with the back of a parked Ford Fiesta in Southworth Avenue, Blackpool.
Lancashire Police said Mr Lomax suffered serious pelvic injuries, internal bleeding and serious wounding to his head.
The incident happened at around 10.55pm.
Mr O'Neill escaped unharmed.
Insp Graham Smith of Lancashire Police said: "For reasons which we are not sure at this moment the motorcycle has collided with the rear of a parked Ford Fiesta.
"As a result Mr Lomax has received serious pelvic injuries with associated internal bleeding and a serious laceration to his head."
The police are urging any witnesses to come forward by phoning 0845 1 25 35 45.
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