Road traffic collision in Burnley involving a fire engine

At 2:28pm on Saturday 15 June 2024, one fire engine was involved in a road traffic collision on the entry slip road to the westbound carriageway of the M65, at junction 10.

Four firefighters were taken to hospital by North West Ambulance Service. All four have since been discharged and are now recovering at home.

Steve Healey, Deputy Chief Fire Officer at Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Thank you for all the well wishes shared following a road traffic collision involving a fire engine and several of our firefighters on the M65 this afternoon.

“Sadly four of our colleagues were hurt but thankfully avoided more serious injuries and we are supporting them and their families.

“I would like to acknowledge the crews who responded to the incident with utmost professionalism despite the obvious pressure of dealing with an incident involving colleagues.

“Thank you also to our partners for their support during the incident particularly the health professionals who treated the crew. The whole Service is wishing them a quick and full recovery.”

The fire engine was not travelling under blue lights at the time of the incident. An internal investigation into the circumstances is underway.