Road closed after car loses control and flips onto its roof

Officers shut the road between the junctions with Midge Hall Lane and Reiver Road after the accident, which involved a black Nissan Juke and happened at around 5.56pm.

A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said the car hit street furniture before coming to a stop.

Its female driver managed to get out and was due to be taken to Royal Preston Hospital for a check-up, she also said.

Her injuries were understood to be minor, she added.

Motorists were urged to avoid the area until accident investigation and clear-up work has been completed.