MOTORISTS got in a bit of a flap when a swan landed on one of East Lancashire’s busiest roads.

Two police patrols were called to Centenary Way, Burnley, to rescue the long-necked bird that landed in the carriageway.

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They had to stop the Manchester Road bound traffic.

It’s unlikely the swan will have to face the beak because no fowl play was suspected!

Picture: JOANNE FENWICK