Emergency Services Rush Teenage Girl to Hospital After She Exits Ambulance on M6 Southbound to M55 in Lancashire

Motorists on the M6 in Lancashire were left stunned on Tuesday evening when a teenage girl unexpectedly fell from the back of an ambulance while it was travelling on a slip road.

The shocking incident occurred as emergency services rushed her to the hospital.

Motorway Closure Causes Major Delays

The slip road connecting the M6 southbound to the M55 at junction 32 was closed for nearly two hours, creating significant traffic delays.

Drivers were warned to seek alternative routes while authorities managed the situation.

Girl Taken to Hospital, Injuries Not Serious

Following the fall, the teenage girl was promptly taken to a nearby hospital.

Fortunately, reports indicate that she did not sustain any serious injuries.

Emergency teams treated her at the scene before transport, ensuring her condition remained stable.

Official Statements from Police and Ambulance Service

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said:

“At 5.17pm on Tuesday January 6, we received a report that a teenage girl had fallen from the back of an ambulance on the M6 southbound to M55 slip road.

She has been taken to hospital but is thankfully not thought to have suffered any serious injuries.

The motorway was closed for a short period and has now fully reopened.”

Meanwhile, North West Ambulance Service confirmed:

“At 17.16 yesterday evening, a female patient exited a moving ambulance that was travelling on the slip road between the M6 and M55.

The patient was treated on scene and taken to hospital with suspected minor injuries.

Thankfully, no one else was injured. We are working with Lancashire Police and wish the patient a speedy recovery.”

Advice for Commuters

Lancashire Police initially reported the incident as a road traffic collision and advised drivers that the motorway closure could last some time.

They urged commuters to plan alternative routes due to the disruption.