Early Morning Crash in Great Harwood Leaves Passenger Seriously Injured
A Vauxhall Corsa smashed into a tree at 4:45am today (Sunday, Oct 30) on Hyndburn Road, Great Harwood. The car, heading toward Whalley Road, lost control on a bend before the terrifying collision.
Driver Escapes with Minor Injuries
The driver, a man in his 20s from Blackburn, suffered only minor injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Passenger Left Fighting for Life
In contrast, the passenger — also a man in his 20s from Great Harwood — sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition in hospital.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Sgt Martin Wilcock of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “This collision has left a young man with some very serious injuries. I would appeal to anyone who saw the collision, the Corsa moments before the crash, or has dashcam footage, to come forward.”
If you have any information, contact police on 101 quoting log number 0375 of Oct 30. You can also email [email protected].
