Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck by car in Longridge

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being struck by car in Longridge

By Matthew Calderbank

Chief Reporter for Lancashire Post / Blackpool Gazette

Published 21st Jan 2026, 13:12 GMT

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Longridge.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Mersey Street, off Berry Lane, at around 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, January 20).

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Emergency services were called to the scene in Mersey Street, off Berry Lane in Longridge, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday (January 20) | Google

placeholder image — Emergency services were called to the scene in Mersey Street, off Berry Lane in Longridge, at around 4.30pm on Tuesday (January 20) | Google

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Lancashire Police described the collision as ‘damage-only’, and said no one was seriously injured or arrested.

The Post understands the pedestrian suffered rib fractures and was taken to hospital for treatment.

North West Ambulance Service were approached for further details.