POLICE have warned motorists to avoid Haslingden Old Road near Oswaldtwistle after overnight rain left it impassable.

At 8.30am today (Saturday), Lancashire Road Police said the road had badly flooded after sustained rain during the night.

They said the area affected was the road that runs from the Brittania pub crossroads in Oswaldtwistle towards Haslingden.

They asked motorists to avoid the area and find another route.

Officers said council highways contractors were on their way to attempt to clear the water.