Fire crews rush to rescue woman after car plunges in Ribble Valley river

A motorist was taken to hospital with back injuries after the Land Rover Evoque she was driving plunged into the river.
Crews were called out yesterday eveningCrews were called out yesterday evening
Crews were called out yesterday evening

Police, three fire engines from Barnoldswick, Earby and Nelson, and a rescue unit from Preston, plus the North West Air Ambulance were called to the incident in Kiln Lane, Paythorne, just before 8pm yesterday (Friday).

The vehicle was positioned on a river bank and firefighters rescued the woman who was taken to hospital by ambulance.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "The car was partially in the river, but not submerged. Fire crews had to release the woman and she was taken to hospital having sustained back injuries."