The A59 is partially blocked between Blackburn and Preston due to a crash.

Movement is slow both ways near Osbaldeston, just past St Mary’s RC Primary School.

Traffic heading towards Preston is backed up almost as far as Langho, while traffic heading towards Blackburn is back towards Mellor Brook.

The AA traffic news website said: “Partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on A59 Longsight Road both ways between B6245 Ribchester Road and Osbaldeston Lane.”