Person given first aid after two-vehicle crash in Preston

Garstang Bypass Road, Preston <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Garstang Bypass Road, Preston (Image: Google)
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A person had to be treated by the fire service after a crash in Preston.

The fire service responded to a crash involving several vehicles on Garstang Bypass Road, Preston at 8.21am on Tuesday, July 14.

Fire crews from Preston, Garstang and Bamber Bridge attended the scene to make the vehicles safe.

Fire crews administered first aid to one person, who was handed over to paramedics. 

Crews were in attendance for 20 minutes.

Police say two vehicles were involved, and no major injuries were reported to them.

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "At 8.21am on Tuesday, July 14, three fire engines from Preston, Garstang and Bamber Bridge attended a road traffic collision on Garstang Bypass Road, Preston.

"Crews made three vehicles safe and administered first aid to one casualty, who was then handed into the care of North West Ambulance Service.

"Crews were in attendance for approximately 20 minutes."

Police have been approached for more information.

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