Emergency Crews Rush to Scene After Serious Collision

A woman has been seriously injured after being hit by a bin wagon on Preston Old Road in Freckleton this morning.

Specialist Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Lancashire Fire and Rescue were called in to help free the trapped pedestrian from under the vehicle’s wheels.

Road Closure Causes Chaos

The collision happened at 7:52am near the Coach and Horses pub. Police quickly closed Preston Old Road in both directions between The Coach and Horses and The Plough to tackle the incident.
With specialist rescue crews involved and the road taped off, motorists and residents are warned to stay clear of Preston Old Road this morning.

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