Collapsed man is rescued by firefighters

A man who had collapsed in woodland was taken to hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred on Burniston RoadThe incident occurred on Burniston Road
The incident occurred on Burniston Road

Two fire engines and crews from Chorley and a third engine and crew from Bamber Bridge responded to the incident near Birkacre in Chorley.

They had received a report of a man who had collapsed in woodland at the foot of a hill not far from the road.

After paramedics had assessed the casualty’s condition, firefighters carried him on a stretcher to an ambulance and he was taken to hospital.

The incident happened at about 1pm today.

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