THERE are long delays around Haslingden this morning, as the A56 is shut both way close to the Tesco roundabout due to an ongoing police incident.
It is understood that a woman is on one of the footbridges over the road and is threatening to harm herself.
There is a southbound diversion in place via the entry and exit slip roads.
There is no official northbound diversion but motorists are heading into Rawtenstall and traffic in the area is very heavy.
The A56 has been closed since around 7am, and is expected to remain closed for quite some time.
Allow extra journey time or avoid the area altogether if possible.
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