A SCHOOL has issued a get-well-soon message to a member of staff who suffered serious injuries after being crushed between a caravan and a wall in Accrington.

Guilda Parkinson was airlifted to hospital was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital after suffering a punctured lung and broken ribs during the incident. She is still in hospital.

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Children and staff at Peel Park Primary School in Accrington, where Mrs Parkinson works, were left shocked by the news Head teacher Judith Williams said: “Guilda is a much-loved welfare lady who works with the foundation stage children. We pass on our sincerest wishes and pray for a speedy recovery.”

The incident when Mrs Parkinson, of Burnley Road, was attempting to guide the driver of a Land Rover, which was towing the caravan, down am alleyway off Peel Park Avenue. As the driver attempted to turn the vehicle Mrs Parkinson became wedged between the caravan and a brick wall.