A ‘DEATH TRAP’ junction has come under fire after a man and woman were taken to hospital following a serious accident on Monday evening.

Paramedics, firefighters, the police and advanced medics were called to the site of the crash on Haslingden Road near the Willows Pub after the smash between a Fiat and a BMW at around 8pm.

A woman, who had to be cut from her car after becoming trapped, was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital by air ambulance with serious arm and hip injuries.

The man was also taken to hospital after suffering a suspected concussion. A police spokesman has confirmed that while injuries are serious, they are not thought to be life threatening.

Now, many have reacted to news of the crash by saying using the junction is like ‘dicing with death’.

Commenting on social media, Sharon Nicholson said: “That junction is a death trap, I avoid it as often as I can. Will it take the death of someone before the council take any action?”

Another concerned motorist said: "There are far too many accidents on this junction - I work near here and hold my breath as the speed of vehicles from Haslingden road to and from the motorway are going far too fast."

Claire Clarke agreed, saying: "The people who designed this junction should be held to account - it can be like dicing with death."

Ward councillor for the area Andy Kay said he has previously approached the council about addressing issues at the junction.

He said: “In the past, residents have come to me with concerns about the junction. The main problem seems to be the speed at which vehicles are approaching the crossroads from the M65.

"Drivers need to slow down – the speed of traffic along the road is the main problem.

“I have previously addressed concerns with the council and will be doing so again following this incident. As with any accident, there needs to be a thorough review of the circumstances here and they need to be mitigated.”

Firefighters, who were attending the scene to cut a passenger out of the Fiat, thanked off-duty nurses from the Royal Blackburn Hospital who were quick to help out after passing the incident.

School Lane was closed for around three hours as the casualties were dealt with and highways were called to clear the area.