Woman rushed to hospital in 'critical condition' after car crash near Little Eccleston

An air ambulance, land ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and police rushed to the scene of a one-vehicle collision on the A586 Garstang Road today (September 1).

The driver - a woman believed to be between 50 to 70-years-old - was taken to hospital in critical condition at around 8.50am, according to the North West Ambulance Service.

Officers confirmed the road was blocked following the incident, and a road closure was put in place near Windy Harbour due to crash investigation work.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We were called at 8:50am this morning. One vehicle is involved and the road is blocked.

"A closure is in place on Windy Harbour. The female driver has been taken to Royal Preston Hospital."

UPDATE: Police have now issued an appeal which can be found by clicking HERE.