Woman hit by car in Longridge as emergency services descend on Berry Lane last night
Emergency services rushed to the scene last night...
A woman was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Longridge last night.
Emergency services were called to Berry Lane at around 8pm, and the road was closed until around 11.30pm while police and ambulance crews worked at the scene.
The woman reportedly suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known. Lancashire Police have been approached for comment.
More to follow...
Councillor’s concerns over road safety
Coun Kieran Spencer said: “I’m aware of the incident that took place on Berry Lane earlier this evening. First and foremost, my thoughts are with the woman involved. I sincerely hope she makes a full and speedy recovery.
“I don’t know the circumstances surrounding this particular incident, and I wouldn’t want to speculate.
“However, as someone who knows Longridge well, I’ve become increasingly concerned about road safety along Berry Lane.
“Over the years, as our town has grown and traffic has increased, I’ve noticed just how busy our main high street has become, particularly with pedestrians and vehicles sharing what is often a very congested space.
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“Berry Lane is at the heart of our town. It’s where people shop, meet friends and go about their daily lives, and it’s important that everyone feels safe using it.
“I’ll be writing to Lancashire County Council, who are the highways authority, to ask that they monitor and review road safety along Berry Lane and consider whether any further measures are needed to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists alike.
“In the meantime, my thoughts remain with the woman involved and her family.”