A teenage girl was taken to hospital after reportedly falling from the rear of an ambulance on a busy stretch of the M6 motorway in Lancashire.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
The alarming event occurred on Tuesday 6 January 2026, shortly after 5:00pm. It took place on the southbound slip road where the M6 connects to the M55, close to junction 32. Emergency services, including Lancashire Police, were swiftly called to the scene.
In a statement, Lancashire Police confirmed: “At 5.17pm on Tuesday 6 January, 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.”
Major Travel Disruption on Motorway
The incident led to significant travel chaos during the evening rush hour. To deal with the situation and ensure safety, a section of the slip road was forced to close entirely.
Police advised drivers to seek alternative routes due to the major disruption caused by the closure. The slip road remained shut for approximately two hours before fully reopening to traffic at around 7:00pm.
Aftermath and Service Comment
While the girl received hospital treatment, authorities have indicated her injuries are not believed to be serious. The police referred to the incident as a “road traffic collision” in their communications regarding the closure.
The North West Ambulance Service, which operated the vehicle involved, has been approached for a comment on the circumstances surrounding how the teenager came to fall from the ambulance.
This unusual and concerning incident highlights the potential dangers on high-speed roads, even from emergency vehicles, and serves as a reminder of the widespread disruption that can result from such events.
