AN AMBULANCE van carrying a patient was involved in a crash on the St Helens Linkway.

The van and another vehicle were in collision on Sunday evening, October 3 on the Linkway, close to Elton Head Road.

There were no serious injuries suffered as a result of the crash, North West Ambulance said.

Meanwhile, another ambulance was called to take the existing patient to hospital.

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A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said, “On Sunday, October 3, an ambulance carrying a patient to hospital was involved in a road collision on St Helens Linkway at around 6.30pm.

“No one suffered a serious injury, while another ambulance was needed to take the existing casualty to the hospital.”

Meanwhile, a Merseyside Police spokeswoman added: "At around 6.30pm yesterday (Sunday, October 3) officers were called to a report of a collision involving two cars on St Helens Linkway.

"Both drivers suffered minor injuries and received treatment at the scene.

"No arrests were made."