A young woman in her 20s was discovered deceased near a children’s play area in Blackpool, Lancashire. Her body was found inside a vehicle on Gorton Street, close to Blackpool North railway station, this morning. Emergency services arrived at the scene at 9:30 am.
The woman’s death was first reported by local news outlets and described as sudden. Reports indicate that the body was found in an old decommissioned ambulance. Two men in their 60s have been taken into custody. The authorities are treating the death as unexpected but not suspicious.
A police statement revealed: ‘Emergency services were called to Gorton Street, Blackpool at about 9:30 am today following reports of a sudden death. Officers attended and sadly found the body of a woman in her 20s. The death is being treated as unexpected and is under investigation but is not deemed to be suspicious at this time.
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Two men both in their 60s have been arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug. Enquiries are continuing.’ The North West Ambulance Service has been approached for comment at the scene at 9:30 am.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happened to the woman found in Blackpool?
A woman in her 20s was found dead in a vehicle near Blackpool North railway station.
Where was the woman’s body discovered?
Her body was found in an old decommissioned ambulance on Gorton Street.
How did the authorities respond to the incident?
Emergency services arrived at the scene at 9.30am following reports of a sudden death.
Have any arrests been made in connection to the woman’s death?
Yes, two men in their 60s have been arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug.
Is the woman’s death considered suspicious?
No, the death is treated as unexpected but not suspicious.
