Road closed after crash in Preston

Part of a major road in Preston was closed on Tuesday morning following a crash.
Blackpool Road in Deepdale. Picture: GoogleBlackpool Road in Deepdale. Picture: Google
Blackpool Road in Deepdale. Picture: Google

Police were called to Blackpool Road, near St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School, just after 6am, to reports of a crash.

Police said the collision involved two cars, with one car hitting a wall.

Injuries were said to be minor, but the road was closed in both directions with diversions in place.

It had been cleared by 7.25am.