A dramatic and unusual incident caused major disruption on a busy Lancashire motorway when a teenage girl fell from the back of a moving ambulance during the evening rush hour. The girl, who was already being rushed to hospital, fell onto the slip road linking the M6 southbound to the M55 at junction 32. Emergency services were alerted at around 5.17pm, prompting the immediate closure of the road while responders secured the scene and treated the patient. According to Lancashire Police, the teenager was taken to hospital and, despite the alarming circumstances, was not believed to have suffered any serious injuries. The exact reason she exited the ambulance remains unclear, and authorities have not released further details about how the incident occurred.

The motorway closure lasted for nearly two hours, causing significant delays for drivers during peak travel time, with police urging motorists to seek alternative routes. A spokesperson for the North West Ambulance Service confirmed that the patient was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital with suspected minor injuries, adding that no other individuals were harmed. The service said it is working closely with police and extended well wishes for the girl’s recovery. Initially, the incident was reported as a road traffic collision, reflecting the confusion caused by the unexpected nature of the fall. Traffic later returned to normal once the scene was cleared and the road fully reopened. While the outcome was thankfully not severe, the incident raised serious questions about safety during emergency transport and highlighted how quickly routine journeys can turn into major emergencies on busy motorways.