Police have closed off a major road near Bury tonight due to an 'ongoing incident'. The A56 Haslingden Bypass has been shut in both directions in Rossendale between the A682 and the A680.
Officers from Lancashire Police are currently working at the scene, according to National Highways. READ MORE: Mad Friday is anything but in Manchester city centre this year A diversion is in place, and drivers are being warned to expect delays in the area.
Queues are currently backing up towards the M66 for drivers heading north from Bury and Manchester. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "The A56 is closed in both directions between the A682 and the A680. "Lancashire Police lead the response to the ongoing incident and have closed the
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