Emergency services race to Warrington petrol station due to fears over man’s safety

Police, paramedics and fire crews all responded

A massive emergency service response was seen at a petrol station in Warrington this afternoon due to fears over a man’s safety.

Police, paramedics and fire crews all attended the incident at the Texaco garage, facing Warrington Hospital on Lovely Lane in the Cheshire town, shortly before 2.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday).

Cheshire Police say they were responding to concerns for the safety of a man.

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The Manchester Evening News understands petrol was involved in the incident and there was urgent concern over potential fire. The incident was concluded safely without any fire being started.

Two ambulances, a rapid response paramedic vehicle, two fire engines and police vehicles were all spotted at the scene.

An eyewitness at the scene says a sheet was held up to shield one corner of the garage from public view.

Cheshire Police said a man was taken to hospital following the incident.

A force spokesperson said: “At around 2.27pm today, Wednesday August 19, officers were called to concerns for the safety of a man at a petrol station in the Lovely Lane area of Warrington.

“Officers, with the assistance of emergency service colleagues, were deploed to the scene engaged with the man.

“He was subsequently taken to Warrington General Hospital.”

A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Our firefighters attended an incident on Lovely Lane in Warrington at 14:27 today and supported Cheshire Police.”