Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th February 2025, at 17:45hrs
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision at the junction of Ribchester Road and Hothersall Lane shortly after 6am on Tuesday morning.
Two drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries, with one described as being in a critical condition.
In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said:
“We are appealing for witnesses and footage after two drivers were left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision at the junction of Ribchester Road and Hothersall Lane, Longridge.
Our officers were called to Ribchester Road at 6:17am on Tuesday 4th February following reports of a collision between a Dacia Duster and a Citroen Berlingo.
The drivers of both cars were taken to hospital, both with serious injuries, where they remain at present. One of the drivers, a woman in her 60s, is in a critical condition at this time.”
If you witnessed this collision, have any information, or dashcam footage that could assist us, please contact us on 101 quoting log 165 of 4th February 2025 or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service said: “At 06:35 on the 4th February 2025, two fire engines from Longridge and Preston attended a road traffic collision on Hothersall Lane, Hothersall.
One casualty was extricated by fire service personnel and crews worked make the scene safe. One casualty was taken to hospital by North-West Ambulance Service.
Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.
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