A MILKMAN was rescued from his float after a crash with a lorry in the early hours of this morning.

The milk float and HGV were involved in an accident on Farrell Street shortly after 1am today, Friday.

Warrington Guardian:

One fire engine was called to the scene, with a man being trapped in the milk float.

He was freed from the vehicle, with a quantity of milk having also spilt onto the road.

The milkman was handed into the care of paramedics, but did not require hospital treatment.

Warrington Guardian:

Two ambulances and a rapid response vehicle were sent to the area by the North West Ambulance Service.

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Firefighters spent 15 minutes at the scene before handing the incident over to police.