Preston Road closed after serious car crash in Grimsargh as air ambulance lands
A main road in Grimsargh has been closed by police following a serious road traffic collision, with eyewitnesses reporting that an air ambulance has landed nearby.
Lancashire Police said officers are currently dealing with a crash on Preston Road, which has resulted in a full road closure.
The road has been shut in both directions between Whittingham Lane and Longridge Road, and motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 10am on Sunday (January 18).
Police have confirmed the collision involved two vehicles.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “At 9:55am today, we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Preston Road in Grimsargh.
“We are in attendance, along with partner agencies, and the road is closed between Whittingham Lane and Longridge Road.
“Please avoid the area, and when we are able to bring you an update, we will.”
The area around the crash has been cordoned off, with police blocking traffic at Whittingham Lane and diverting vehicles coming from Longridge via Haighton Green Lane.
There is currently no access over Grimsargh ‘Skew Bridge’ due to the police cordon.
Eyewitnesses have reported seeing an air ambulance land at Grimsargh St Michael’s Church, while Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is also understood to be in attendance.
Footpaths near the scene, including those close to the junction by John Turner Construction, have also been closed.