Firefighters release person trapped inside vehicle

Firefighters have released a person who became trapped inside a vehicle after a traffic collision.
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Shortly after noon today two fire engines from Blackpool attended a road traffic collision on Gateside.

The incident, which involved one vehicle, saw firefighters using a long board, stabilisation, glass management and a first aid kit to help the casualty and make the scene safe.

The person was then taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service.

Crews were in attendance for just over one hour.

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