People taken to hospital following Preston vehicle fire

The fire is reported to have taken place yesterday morning (December 27).

A Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 9:53am on 27 December (2025), three fire engines from Preston, Bamber Bridge, and Penwortham responded to a vehicle fire on Christ Church Street, Preston.

“Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used two hose reels to extinguish the fire.

“Four casualties were assessed by the North West Ambulance Service, with two later taken to hospital by a land ambulance. Crews remained on scene for approximately one hour.”