Leyland crash sees Broadfield Drive closed and two casualties taken to hospital

Emergency services were called to Broadfield Drive after a crash involving two cars near St Mary’s Church shortly before 8am.

Police closed the road both ways – between the junctions with Haig Avenue and Elmwood Avenue – whilst paramedics and firefighters worked at the scene.

Three fire engines attended and crews used cutting tools to free a man in his 60s and a woman in her 40s who were trapped inside one of the wrecked cars.

North West Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the scene and the injured pair were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The road closure led to heavy traffic in the area as police diverted drivers away from the scene.

A police spokesman said: “We were called at 8am today to a report of a road traffic collision on Broadfield Drive, Leyland. Two cars have been in collision and the road is currently shut.

"The road is closed between the junctions of Haig Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Please be aware of congestion in the area and plan your route accordingly.”

A fire service spokesman added: “At 7.55am, three fire engines from Leyland, Bamber Bridge and Chorley attended a road traffic collision on Broadfield Drive, Leyland.

"The incident involved two vehicles and firefighters extricated two casualties using a Holmatro equipment and a hearth kit.

"Two casualties were conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.

"Crews helped to make the scene safe and were in attendance for approximately one hour and thirty minutes.”