Car crash closes road in Ashton as emergency services rush to scene

Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision in Ashton-on-Ribble this afternoon (June 6).
By Sean Gleaves
Published 6th Jun 2021, 17:05 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2021, 17:26 BST
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The accident took place at the junction of Blackpool Road and Tulketh Road at approximately 4pm.

A BMW and a Range Rover were involved in the collision, according to eyewitness reports.

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Police were spotted putting road closures in place before advising motorists to take alternative routes.

Two cars have been involved in a collision at the Blackpool Road and Tulketh Road junction. (Photo by Ayman Fazeli)Two cars have been involved in a collision at the Blackpool Road and Tulketh Road junction. (Photo by Ayman Fazeli)
Two cars have been involved in a collision at the Blackpool Road and Tulketh Road junction. (Photo by Ayman Fazeli)

It is not yet known if anyone has been injured in the crash.

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