A road in Leyland is closed due to a crash with police warning it may be closed for an extended period of time.

Police were called to the scene at Comet Road in Leyland at around 4.30pm today (29 April).

Emergency services are in attendance and it is expected the road will be closed ‘for some time’ while investigation work takes place.

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There are no serious injuries as a result of the incident – but Blog Preston understands an Audi has collided with another vehicle before smashing into a tree.

A spokesperson for police said: “We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation.

“In the meantime, we’d recommend delaying your journey and driving carefully, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination.”

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