Police and fire teams from Lancashire and Merseyside joined forces last night to deal with a two car crash on Northway, Aughton near its junction with Winifred Lane.
A Honda Jazz had its roof cut off to free a driver and passenger while a BMW 1 series was less seriously damaged in the incident which happened at around 8pm.
Ormskirk and Aughton bound traffic was diverted via Turnpike Road by PC Mick Ginn with the scene cleared by around 9.30pm.