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Boy in hospital after Garstang Road crash

Posted on - 3rd March, 2024 - 3:32pm | Author - | Posted in - Cadley, Fulwood, Preston News, Roads, Sharoe Green, Transport
Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston
Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston

A young boy is in hospital after a crash in Garstang Road in Fulwood.

Emergency services were called to the A6 shortly after 11am on Sunday (3 March).

Update: Police say two-year-old boy in hospital as appeal launched for witnesses

A section of the road between the Watling Street Road and Lytham Road crossroads was shut in both directions up to the St Vincents Road turn. The road was still closed around 3pm on Sunday.

Preston Police confirmed to Blog Preston the crash involved a pedestrian who was hit by a car.

A police spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a boy, was taken to hospital with a suspected head injury.”

There were reports of the air ambulance being called to the scene during Sunday morning.

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