Update 10.01am - the road has now reopened.

A CRASH has forced the closure of busy road.

Emergency services are currently at the scene on Blackamoor Road, Blackburn, which has been closed from the junction of Roman Road due to the accident.

Motorists are being urged to find an alternative route.

A police spokesman said: “We have had to close Blackamoor Road at the junction of Roman Road in Blackburn due to road traffic collision.

“Please be aware of this when travelling in the area so as to avoid traffic and we will update yourselves once we have reopened it.”