Teenager seriously hurt in car crash

The blue Ford Fiesta left the road on Whiteleys Lane, Ormskirk, at around 7.40pm on Monday, colliding with a hedge and overturning in a field.

Other news: Battered Wigan dad backs son in note to judgeThe driver, an 18-year-old man from Skelmersdale, suffered a fractured skull and bleed on the brain, as well as serious neck and chest injuries.

He was taken to Aintree Hospital for treatment and police said he is currently in a critical condition.

Three men, who were passengers in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and were treated at Southport Hospital.

The road was closed for four hours while accident investigators attended.

Temp Sgt Lee Harris, of Lancashire Police, said: “We are appealing for information following a serious collision in Ormskirk.

“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or saw the vehicle involved in the moments before the collision.

“If you can help, please call 101 quoting log reference 1376 of July 16.”