Road in Deepdale shut as van crash dislodges telegraph pole

Police on the scene in Deepdale Mill Street, Preston Pic: Blog Preston

A road through part of Deepdale has been closed after a crash.

Preston Police are on the scene in Deepdale Mill Street.

The incident is close to the Quwwat ul Islam Mosque at the junction with Peel Hall Street.

Rizwan Byda who was nearby at the time told Blog Preston: “A van hit a telegraph pole so the pole has become loose so for safety they have closed the road to make it safe.”

A police spokesperson said they were dealing with a ‘highways incident’.

A spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a highway disruption on Deepdale Mill Street, Preston near to the mosque. Please avoid the area for the time being and allow extra travelling time for your journey. An update will be provided in due course. Thank you for your patience.”

The road was closed shortly after 6pm on Thursday (6 February).

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