Firefighters rescue casualty from vehicle after crash on Westcliffe Drive in Blackpool

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The road was closed in both directions following the crash.

Emergency services were called to a collision involving a taxi and a car on Westcliffe Drive at around 9.30pm on Friday.

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Police closed the road in both directions from Grenfell Avenue to Layton Institute while firefighters worked to make the scene safe.

One person was rescued from a vehicle following a collision on Westcliffe Drive in Blackpool (Credit: Google)One person was rescued from a vehicle following a collision on Westcliffe Drive in Blackpool (Credit: Google)
One person was rescued from a vehicle following a collision on Westcliffe Drive in Blackpool (Credit: Google) | Google

Crews used a stretcher to rescue a casualty from one of the vehicles before handing them over to paramedics.

“The casualty was conveyed to hospital by North West Ambulance Service,” a spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said.

“Crews were in attendance for 30 minutes.”

Police said it was a “minor injury road traffic collision”. Officers confirmed the road reopened at around 11.40pm.

North West Ambulance Service has been approached for more information.