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Person cut from vehicle after crash on M6 motorway
The fire service was called to the M6 southbound, between junctions 28 and 27, at around 10pm.
Firefighters used a variety of equipment to rescue a person who was trapped in the vehicle. The casualty was treated by the ambulance service.
Fire crews remained on site for around an hour.
A spokesperson for the fire service said: “At 22:03 on February 20th, 2026, two fire engines from Bamber Bridge and Leyland attended a road traffic collision on the M6 southbound between Junctions 28 and 27.
“Firefighters used cutting and spreading equipment to rescue one person trapped in a vehicle. The casualty was treated on-site by the North West Ambulance Service. Crews remained at the scene for around one hour.”
Lancashire Police has been approached for comment.