Preston Police has issued a warning for motorists travelling this afternoon.

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A roundabout in Preston is potentially hazardous due to oil on the road in the area.

The roundabout is on Longridge Road next to the Red Scar Business Park.

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Preston Police has received a number of reports from motorists using the road today.

Lancashire County Council has been made aware of the situation.

A spokesman for Lancashire County Council said: “Our inspector is due to go out to check this location. If there is a spill we will use sand to make it safe.”

#Preston #motorists please travel with care. Reports of oil on the roundabout at Red Scar @LancashireCC aware pic.twitter.com/1vU074mkb2

— Preston Rural Cops (@PrstnRuralCops) March 3, 2017