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Driver cut from car after crashing off M6 at Preston

Posted on - 25th March, 2017 - 3:24pm | Author - | Posted in - Broughton, Fulwood, Preston News, Roads, Transport
The incident happened on the approach to Junction 32 of the M6 at Preston Pic: Google
The incident happened on the approach to Junction 32 of the M6 at Preston Pic: Google

A driver has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M6 near Preston.

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Lancashire Police closed the M6 southbound between Junctions 33 and 32 during the incident.

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Three fire engines from Fulwood, Morecambe and Lancaster responded to the incident at 12.56pm on Saturday (25 March).

A car had left the motorway and hit a fence, trapping one person inside.

Firefighters cut the car away to rescue the man who was taken to Royal Preston Hospital by ambulance.

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The motorway was fully reopened after an hour and delays have eased.

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