**The road has now been re-opened and traffic is flowing well**

 

Police have closed a road in both directions due to a crash.

Blackburn Road is currently closed in both directions through Edenfield while officers deal with the incident.

Posting on Twitter, a spokesperson for Rossendale Police said: "Blackburn Road is currently closed in both directions from the Haslingden side, junction with Bridge Street through to Edenfield, due to a road traffic collision.

"Please try to avoid the area and we will provide an update once the road has reopened."

The incident was first reported at around 9am.