A BUSY East Lancashire road is closed as police deal with a serious accident.

The A56 Accrington Bypass was closed by police following reports of a motorbike crash.

Highways England said: "The #M65 westbound dedicated link (fast slip) to the #A56 southbound at #J8 (#Huncoat #A56) is currently CLOSED due to a serious collision. Traffic Officers & @LancsRoadPolice are currently at the scene."

Updates to follow.