A man rushed to the hospital as a van accident blocked the road for five hours

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A truck got off the road after being involved in an accident that closed a major road for five hours.

Police were called to reports of a crash on East Lancashire West Road between the A5207 Moorgate Road and Rundles Farm Interchange Link Road near Kirkby today.

It is understood that the accident occurred at approximately 5.05 am.

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A HGV and a truck were involved in a crash on Moorgate Road, and photos taken at the scene show that the truck veered off the road.

Pictures taken at the scene around 9:30 am show a cordon in place and several police officers.

A truck can be seen with damage to the side of the vehicle.

The road was closed for about five hours to get the car back and reopened at about 10am.

Van crashes off East Lancashire Road West between the A5207 Moorgate Road and Rundles Farm Interchange Link Road (Photo: flyer)

A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed that a man had been taken to hospital, but it was not clear the extent of his injuries.

The road has since reopened and the car has now been cleaned.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “The East Lancashire Westbound Rd has been closed due to an accident between the A5207 Moorgate Rd and Rundles Farm Interchange Link Road.

“It happened around 5.05 a.m. but the road was closed until 10 a.m. to get the car back.

“HGV and Van were involved in Moorgate Road. One man was taken to hospital.”

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