A country lane is closed due to a crash, police have warned.

Police have said Old Roman Road near Read is closed between the junctions of Back Lane and Whinns Lane.

Drivers are recommended to find alternative routes as the road will be closed for a "short amount of time."

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "Old Roman Road, Read is currently closed at the junctions of Back Lane and Whinns Lane due to a road traffic collision.

"The road will be closed for a short amount of time. We’d recommend looking for an alternative route.

"We’ll update you here once the road is open."