Scaffolding left on verge of collapse following car crash in Lancaster

Primrose Street and Dale Street, near the University of Cumbria's Lancaster campus, were closed to both traffic and pedestrians at around 5.40pm yesterday (November 7).

Officers were called after a driver crashed into scaffolding following a road traffic collision, leaving the structure dangerously hanging over the pavement and road.

Fire crews were called to assist in making the scene safe and the roads were reopened at around 9.30pm.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Good to work with our colleagues at the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service earlier on to bring a safe resolution to the incident on Primrose Street in Lancaster.

"They have some great kit. It was good to watch them work. Big thanks to our NHPT PCSOs also who helped with traffic management"

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