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Police close Blackpool Road in both directions after crash
Posted on - 2nd December, 2017 - 6:41pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Ashton-on-Ribble, Larches, Lea, Preston News, Roads, Transport
A major road in and out of Preston has been shut due to a serious collision.
Lancashire Police have closed Blackpool Road near Lea Gate.
Pictures sent to Blog Preston show the road is closed in both directions by emergency services.
A traffic crossing is shown as damaged in one of the pictures.
One eyewitness said a fire engine, ambulance and several police cars were in attendance.
Two vehicles are understood to be involved – with one in a field and another on the wrong side of the road.
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The incident is thought to have happened around 5.45pm on Saturday (2 December).
The road is expected to be closed until around 8pm.
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