Man, 19, in ‘critical condition’ after Walton Summit van crash

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A 19-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash between two vans in Walton Summit.

Emergency services closed Tramway Lane near Gough Lane for much of Tuesday (22 October) afternoon and evening.

A Nissan Cabstar and a Vauxhall Vivaro were involved in the crash shortly after 1pm.

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The driver of the Cabstar, a 19-year-old, has serious injuries and remains in hospital.

A 40-year-old man, the driver of the Vivaro, and a teenage passenger have minor injuries.

Detective Sergeant Joseph Ghigi, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This collision has left a young man very poorly in hospital and my thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this collision or who has any dashcam or mobile footage, to get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0591 of Oct 22 or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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