Microlight crashes Royal Birkdale Golf Course

Royal Birkdale Golf Course Image copyright Google
Image caption Royal Birkdale has hosted some of golf's biggest events

A microlight has crashed and burst into flames at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport.

The aircraft came down at the famous course, which has hosted 10 Open Championships, at about 19:00 BST.

Merseyside Police said officers "dealing with a microlight aircraft crash" extinguished the fire, but the force was unable to give details about any injuries.

Road closures are in place in the area including on Coastal Road.