One person has died and three have been taken to hospital following a crash in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were called just after 1am to a report of an crash on Lodge Lane between the junctions of Carr Lane and Huck Lane.

A 19-year-old man from Warton was found at the scene unresponsive. He was taken to hospital by paramedics but sadly later died.

A 21-year-old man from Warton was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drink or drug driving. He is currently in custody.

A 36-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Warton, were taken to hospital for treatment for whiplash injuries. They were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and are in custody.

A 31-year-old woman, also from Warton, was taken to hospital for treatment to a lower back injury. She has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in hospital.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: “At 1:06am on 26th June, two fire engines from Wesham and St Annes attended a road traffic collision on Lodge Lane, Warton.

“There was one confirmed fatality at this incident.

“Three other casualties were conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service. Crews were at the scene for two hours.”

The collision involved a Ford Transit Connect Van.

Police are appealing for information following the incident and are keen to speak to anyone who saw the vehicle described in the moments before the collision.

Sgt Steve Hardman, of Lancashire Police’s Serious collisions investigation unit said: “These are very sad and tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the man and his family at this difficult time.

“We have made a number of arrests but would be keen to speak to anyone who saw a Ford Transit Connect van in the area around 1am today.

“If you have any information and can help us please come forward.”

Anyone with information can call 101 or email 2385@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0087 of June 26.