A crash has closed a lane on the A56 causing hour-long delays.

Currently traffic is backed up by around 7 miles, after a collision on the northbound A56 near Edenfield has closed lane two.

The incident was first reported by Highways North West just after 5.30pm.

A spokesperson for National Highways North West said: "Lane 2 is closed on the A56 northbound in Lancashire between M66/A680/A676 and A682 near Edenfield due to a collision.

"There are currently delays of 60 mins and approximately seven miles of congestion.

"Please allow extra time if travelling in the area."

Traffic website Inrix said: A56 Northbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to accident between M66 (Ramsbottom Junction, Edenfield) and A682 (Bent Gate Roundabout, Townsend Fold). Congestion to M66 J1."