A56 at Rising Bridge remains shut after early-morning crash

The A56 remains closed between Rising Bridge and Huncoat after a crash in the early hours of this morning (July 26) <i>(Image: Archive)</i>
The A56 remains closed between Rising Bridge and Huncoat after a crash in the early hours of this morning (July 26) (Image: Archive)
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The A56 northbound at Rising Bridge remains closed after a single-vehicle crash this morning.

Lancashire Police have confirmed they were called to a crash on the northbound carriageway just after 5.30am this morning (July 26).

They said a car crashed into the central reservation, but there were no injuries.

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National Highways warned this morning that the northbound carriageway between Rising Bridge and Huncoat was closed while emergency barrier repairs took place.

Lane 2 of the southbound carriageway is also closed.

Diversions are in place while the work is undertaken.

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