Crash shuts Park Hall Road near Charnock Richard Services as emergency services called to scene

The closure led to congestion and delays in the area...

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash in Park Hall Road near Charnock Richard Services this afternoon.

There are delays along Mill Lane near Charnock Richard Services after a crash in Park Hall Road this afternoon (Sunday, October 18)placeholder image
There are delays along Mill Lane near Charnock Richard Services after a crash in Park Hall Road this afternoon (Sunday, October 18) | Google

Park Hall Road was closed at the junction with Mill Lane while police and ambulance crews responded at 12.52pm.

Lancashire Police said the crash involved two cars and one person was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Many drivers diverted along Back Lane, which led to congestion along the narrow stretch of road.placeholder image
Many drivers diverted along Back Lane, which led to congestion along the narrow stretch of road. | Stuart Firth

Park Hall Road was closed for around an hour, with police turning traffic around while the emergency services worked at the scene. It led to drivers diverting along Back Lane, causing congestion along the narrow stretch of road.

The Post has contacted Lancashire Police to check whether Park Hall Road has reopened.

North West Ambulance Service were approached for comment.

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