A ROAD has been closed off following a car crash, the police have confirmed. 

Eastern Avenue in Burnley has been closed off from the roundabout as police and emergency services see to a collision which happened at around 5pm.

It is understood that one individual has sustained minor injuries.

Traffic in the area is currently very heavy and is expected to get worse through rush-hour.

A police spokesperson said: "The road has been closed off from the roundabout on Eastern Avenue in Burnley.

"Traffic in the area is currently heavy due to the road closure.

"The road will remain closed while the area is cleaned up."

People are advised to take an alternative route through this evening.

The road is now open.