HGV and Nissan Duke Crash Leaves Four Seriously Injured
Emergency crews rushed to the scene at around 8:45am after a two-vehicle crash involving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and a Nissan Duke.
Four Hurt, Three Airlifted to Hospital
The Nissan driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Preston Royal Hospital. A 40-year-old woman passenger also sustained serious injuries and was taken to the same hospital.
Two boys, aged 15 and 13, were airlifted with serious injuries—one to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the other to Manchester Hospital.
HGV Driver Arrested, Police Seek Witnesses
The 28-year-old HGV driver from Lancaster escaped unscathed but was arrested in connection with the crash.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. You can report online here quoting incident number 36 of 16th August 2021.
- Call 101 to speak with police
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
