**The road has now been re-opened and traffic is flowing well**
Police have closed a road in both directions due to a crash.
Blackburn Road is currently closed in both directions through Edenfield while officers deal with the incident.
Posting on Twitter, a spokesperson for Rossendale Police said: "Blackburn Road is currently closed in both directions from the Haslingden side, junction with Bridge Street through to Edenfield, due to a road traffic collision.
"Please try to avoid the area and we will provide an update once the road has reopened."
The incident was first reported at around 9am.
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