Man, 19, in critical condition following crash

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Police are seeking witnesses to the crash

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A 19-year-old man has been critically injured in a crash in Lancashire.

The collision between two cars happened on Tramway Lane, Bamber Bridge, at about 13:00 BST.

A 19-year-old man, who was driving a Nissan Cabstar, suffered serious injures and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, Lancashire Police said.

Det Sgt Joseph Ghigi added: “I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this collision or has any dashcam or mobile footage, to get in touch.”

Police said a man in his 40s, who was driving a Vauxhall Viaro, suffered minor injuries.

Det Sgt Ghihi 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."

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