A microlight plane has crashed onto a Merseyside golf course and burst into flames.
The crash happened at the Royal Birkdale course in Southport at around 7pm.
Emergency services were called to reports that an aircraft had come down on the course, the Liverpool Echo reports.
The craft is believed to have hit the ground and burst into flames, according to Merseyside Police.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We can confirm we are tonight, Thursday, 11 April, dealing with an incident in Birkdale.
"At around 7pm this evening emergency services were called to the Royal Birkdale Golf Course following reports a microlight aircraft had crashed.
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"Merseyside Fire and Rescue are at the scene distinguishing the fire caused when the aircraft hit the ground. Ambulance crew are also in attendance.
Road closures are in place on the Coastal Road including Shore Road and Weld Road and we advise motorists to avoid the area."
The condition of the pilot is not yet known.
Meseyside 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."
