A person has died after a microlight plane crashed into the famous Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Emergency services rushed to the course, which held the 2017 Open Championships, at around 7pm.
The aircraft is believed to have hit the ground before bursting into flames. It is not clear how many people were on board.
Merseyside Police said in a statement: "A person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"We are still establishing the facts and the identity of the person and enquiries are ongoing."
Royal Birkdale plane crash: Aircraft bursts into flames after plunging to earth
The force had previously indicated that there were a number of road closures in place.
The incident was also attended by firefighters and paramedics.
Merseyside Fire and Rescue said on Twitter: "Our crews are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident in the Southport area, along with police colleagues and North West Ambulance Service."
