'Police incident' closes road in Blackburn
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Whalley New Road has been closed in both directions at around 1.35 today (August 26).
Police said this was due to an "ongoing police incident".
Congestion has been building along Whalley Range, Plane Street and Whalley New Road.
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"Please be advised that Bastwell traffic lights are currently inaccessible due to an ongoing police incident," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
"It is currently unknown how long road closures will remain in place, apologies for any inconvenience."
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