Astonishing pictures show dramatic scenes after lorry crashes across A56

Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a lorry crash which brough a major Lancashire route to a standstill. The A56 was closed in both directions today after a lorry overturned and hit the central reservation. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision in Haslingden and police closed the bypass from the McDonald's roundabout to the junction with Grane Road.

READ MORE: A56 crash updates as lorry overturns and 'hits central the reservation' closing road in both directions[1] The incident was called in at 2.17pm today (October 21) and no injuries have been reported. National Highways said traffic conditions were expected to return to normal between 6.45pm and 7pm.

Pictures take from the air show the lorry spread across both sides of the dual carriageway. Police confirmed that an HGV overturned and hit the central reservation. A spokesman said no injuries had been reported.

You can follow updates to the incident on our live blog[2].

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References

1. ^ A56 crash updates as lorry overturns and 'hits central the reservation' closing road in both directions (www.lancs.live)
2. ^ follow updates to the incident on our live blog (www.lancs.live)
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