Crash reported at Angelzark Reservoir off Knowsley Lane

Firefighters were called to the scene at the Angelzarke Reservoir between Horwich and Chorley just before 9pm on Sunday February 22.

They say that a rope rescue unit was used as part of the operation.

A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 20:57 on Sunday February 22 2026, two fire engines from Chorley and Horwich, from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, fire stations, along with the Rope Rescue Unit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, attended a road traffic collision on Knowsley Lane in Heath Charnock, Chorley.

“Firefighters assisted in extricating one casualty from a vehicle and worked to make the scene safe.

“Crews were on scene for 55 minutes.”

A member of the public reported seeing the incident at the reservoir off Knowsley Lane on Sunday evening.

He said that it looked like a VW Golf had gone off the bridge.

Images and videos from the scene appear to show emergency services going about their work and helping to get someone to safety.

Members of the public have been encouraged to always call 999 in the event of an emergency as soon as it is safe to do so.