A cordon has been put in place in Formby after police were called to reports of concerns for the safety of a woman.
Officers arrived at School Lane at around 6.30am on Thursday, October 6, after calls for concern. Emergency services, including paramedics, arrived and found a woman, in her 40s, outside on the road.
Police believe that the woman suffered a medical episode and she was taken to hospital by ambulance. A cordon is now in place on School Lane, between Church Road and Three Tuns Lane, while police deal with the incident.
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The road is closed to traffic but people are being allowed to access nearby shops, including Waitrose. It is unknown how long the road is expected to remain closed for.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called to School Lane in Formby at 6.30am today, Thursday October 6 following reports of a concern for safety. Emergency services attended. A woman in her 40s was found outside on the road and is believed to have suffered a medical episode.
"She has been taken to hospital by ambulance. A cordon has been put in place while emergency services are at the scene."
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