A driver has suffered serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on a major A road.
The incident was first reported at 12.30pm, and police shut the A56 Accrington Bypass, which is expected to remain shut throughout this afternoon.
Currently, the road is closed in both directions from the A679 Burnley Road at Accrington to the A680, Blackburn Road, at Rising Bridge.
A force spokesperson has said: “It’s a serious injury collision involving two cars. One person has gone to the hospital. Road remains closed at this time.”
National Highways confirmed that a lamp column was knocked down and there was significant barrier damage.
Diversion routes were put into place, and drivers have been advised to follow the triangular diversion symbol.
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For those travelling northbound, motorists were requested to follow the following diversion route.
- Leave A56 northbound at Rising Bridge roundabout
- At A56/A680 roundabout, take first exit onto A680 northbound
- At A680/A679 junction, turn right onto A679 northbound
- At A679/A56 roundabouts, take the first exit from the western roundabout to rejoin A56 northbound
Whilst road users travelling southbound are advised to follow the diamond diversion symbols.
The route is as follows;
- Leave A56 Southbound at A56/A679 Huncoat Interchange
- At A56/A679, take the second exit from the eastern roundabout
- At A56/A679 western roundabout, take the second exit onto A679 westbound
- At A679/A680 junction, turn left onto A680 southbound
- At A680/A56 Rising Bridge roundabout, take the third exit to rejoin A56 southbound
Rosso bus services have also been delayed, with journeys on the 464 taking longer than expected.
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