Police have closed a busy Preston junction following a serious crash.

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon on Liverpool Road with the junction with Lindle Lane.

Drivers are being warned and asked to find alternative routes where possible.

A police spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on Liverpool Road junction with Lindle Lane, Hutton.

"The whole road will be closed for the foreseeable future. We will update you as soon as we can.”

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Police updated motorists with further details following the incident.

A Preston police spokesperson said: "You can not turn right from Penwortham onto Liverpool Road.

"You can't join John Horrocks Way from Golden Way roundabout and Liverpool Road is shut between John Horrocks Way and Longton Bypass on the Hutton Bound carriageway."

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