Crash shuts Guild Way flyover and causes Penwortham delays

Emergency services at the scene on the Guild Way flyover Pic: Blog Preston

Long delays were building back to Penwortham due to a crash on the Guild Way flyover.

Emergency services were at the scene of a crash heading into Preston city centre.

Delays were back to Golden Way following the crash which took place around 9.30am on Thursday (14 November).

A spokesperson for Preston Police said: “We’re currently at the scene of a road closure on Guild way from the roundabout with Golden way heading into Preston.

The road is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for short time.

“We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience.”

Police said the road fully re-opened around 12.45pm on Thursday and said two cars were involved with minor injuries to those involved.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Two fire engines from Penwortham and Preston attended a road traffic collision at 9.34am on Guild Way to assist North West Ambulance Service.

“The collision involved two cars with one casualty, who has self-extracted on arrival of crews. We were in attendance for approximately 30 minutes.”

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