Woman, 78, struck by lorry after taking 'evasive action' on 'notorious' Leyland roundabout in Flensburg Way
Published 5th Dec 2025, 11:17 GMT
A 78-year-old had a lucky escape when her car was struck by a lorry at a roundabout in Leyland.
Police and ambulance crews were called to the crash at the Tank roundabout in Flensburg Way at around 3.45pm yesterday (Thursday, December 4).
Motorists at the scene said the woman ‘was forced to swerve’ after another car reportedly pulled out in front of her. Her evasive action led her into a collision with a lorry on the roundabout.
The woman escaped without injury, but was left shaken by the incident.
Lancashire Police described the collision as ‘damage-only’ and no action was taken against any of the drivers.