A road in Oswaldtwistle is closed after a crash this morning (October 20).

Stanhill Road, between Windsor Road and Thwaites Road, is closed,

Officers have urged drivers to find an alternative route when travelling.

A car left the carriageway and crashed into a telephone post. The road was closed for repairs.

A police spokesperson said: “We currently have a road closure in place, due to a road traffic collision, From Windsor Road to Thwaites Road, [Oswaldtwistle].

“Please find alternative routes when travelling this morning.

"It was a no injury RTC, a car has left the carriageway and collided with a telephone post. The road was closed for repairs."

A spokesperson for AA Traffic and Travel said: “Road closed due to earlier fallen telegraph pole on B6234 Stanhill Road both ways from Thwaites Road to Windsor Road. Traffic is coping well.”