Casualty suffers minor injuries in Walton-le-Dale police van crash

Police say 'minor injuries' were sustained following a crash involving a police van and a car in Walton-le-Dale yesterday afternoon.

The incident, near the Capitol Centre, London Road, at around 4pm, resulted in a large emergency services presence.

The incident on London Road, Walton-le-Daleplaceholder image
The incident on London Road, Walton-le-Dale

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews rescued one casualty from one of the vehicles involved.

The road was closed for hours following the collision, with delays of around 25 minutes reported.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said this morning that the casualty suffered 'minor injuries'.

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