Stranded vehicle still stuck on Birkdale beach

The 4x4 that attempted to drive onto Birkdale beach last night is still there. Despite several attempts to free the vehicle all have so far failed.

The Coastguard said last night...The stuck car was part of a small group of 4x4 vehicles that had disregarded a large warning sign and had all driven onto unsafe ground.

Once we had ensured the young children in the stuck vehicle could be taken home, and that the vehicle would be recovered in daylight, the team stood down.

We urge motorists to take notice of the signs at Weld Road, and not to attempt to drive out towards the tideline.