‘Serious crash’ closes road in Burscough as motorists urged to avoid area

The collision occurred on the A59 Liverpool Road South at around 1.30pm on Saturday (April 2).

The road was subsequently closed both ways between Abbey Lane and Mill Dam Lane.

“We would ask motorists to avoid the area if possible,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

Heavy traffic was building following the crash, with motorists reportedly diverted via Chancel Way.

The road reopened at around 5pm.

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