OAP hurt in Preston crash

A pensioner was injured today after a crash at a busy Preston junction.

The woman, reported in social media posts to be an 85-year-old woman, was hurt in a road traffic collision at the junction of Cromwell Road and Ribbleton Avenue at around 3.25pm.

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Cromwell Road, Preston

Some reports suggested a driver had fled the scene.

The woman is believed to have suffered minor injuries.

Lancashire police are investigating.

Two fire engines from Preston attended the incident involving "multiple vehicles" .

Firefighters rescued one casualty from one of the vehicles who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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