DRIVERS are facing major delays this evening after a lorry tipped on to its side on the A59.

Traffic is backing up on carriageways either side of the McDonald's Restaurant near Clitheroe.

The emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 4.30pm.

A spokeswoman for the police said that it is not believed that the driver has sustained any injuries.

The Highways Agency is also set to deal with a number of barriers that have been knocked over.