Woman in critical condition after crash in Longridge

Police are now appealing for witnesses

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 5th Feb 2025

A woman remains in critical condition in hospital following a crash in Longridge.

The force were called to the junction of Ribchester Road and Hotersall Lane yesterday morning (4 February) to reports of a collision involving two drivers.

Emergency services attended and both drivers were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

In a statement police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a woman was left with serious injuries following a road traffic collision at the junction of Ribchester Road and Hothersall Lane, Longridge.

"Our officers were called to Ribchester Road at 6:17am on Tuesday 4th February following reports of a collision between a Dacia Duster and a Citroen Berlingo.

"The drivers of both cars were taken to hospital, both with serious injuries, where they remain at present. One of the drivers, a woman in her 60s, is in a critical condition at this time."

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