Barge destroyed in blaze

Firefighters spent three hours tackling a fire on a barge on the Lancaster Canal at Galgate.

Crews found the boat well alight when they arrived at the scene at 12.20am on Tuesday and were unable to save it.

One man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.

Police are now working with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service to determine the cause of the fire.

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