Air ambulance lands outside UCLan building in Preston city centre
An air ambulance was spotted landing in the heart of Preston city centre this evening, drawing attention from passersby and nearby students.
The helicopter touched down on University Square next to the University of Lancashire Student Centre on Adelphi Street at around 5.25pm.
It was seen taking off again at 5.55pm.
One eyewitness described the scene as “not something you see every day,” adding, “I hope everyone is okay.”
It remains unclear whether the landing was part of a medical emergency or a training exercise.
Lancashire Police said they could not find anything on their logs about any incidents in the surrounding area.
A spokesperson for the air ambulance service said: “We can confirm that the North West Air Ambulance Charity was called to an incident in Preston on April 14, H08 responded.
“That's the only information we have at this time.”
The North West Ambulance Service has been approached for more information.
More updates to follow....