Witness appeal after serious road collision in Chorley

A Chorley road is now reopen after what police described as a "serious" collision this afternoon.
By Gordon Mccully
Published 20th Feb 2021, 17:10 BST
Police at the scene of the incidentPolice at the scene of the incident
Police at the scene of the incident

Now they are seeking witnesses to the incident which is believed to have involved a pedestrian and a vehicle.

Chorley Police had earlier tweeted this afternoon: "Due to a serious road traffic collision, Moor Road Chorley is closed in both directions near to Taylor Street and the Texaco garage.

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"Please use the B5251 as a diversion if you are travelling between Chorley and Coppull."

In an updated message, police said: "Moor Road Chorley has now reopened after a road traffic collision earlier today.

"If you witnessed this & haven't spoken with us, or have any dash cam footage of the incident, please contact us on 101 with log ref 0989 of the 20/02/2021."