Penwortham road closed after crash
Motorists have been urged to avoid an area of Penwortham this afternoon after a collision.
Cop Lane was closed both ways between The Grove and the A59 Liverpool Road after a collision involving two vehicles and a bus.
The road has been closed since around 3pm today (Thursday).
Diversions are in operation and bus service 3 is affected.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 2.40pm after a collision involving two vehicles and a bus.
"One person has suffered minor injuries. It is believed they were in the BMW."
A nearby resident said: "My wife heard the smash as we only live a few doors down the road from where it happened.
"Lots of smoke too."
The AA said traffic was "coping well".
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