A56 LIVE: Major road closed with long delays after lorry overturns - traffic updates

One of the major routes in Lancashire has been shut off this morning following a crash.

All traffic is currently being held on the A56 in Rossendale, according to the traffic service Inrix.

It has been stopped in both directions between the A680 Manchester Road in Haslingden and junction 1 of the M66 for (Ramsbottom and Edenfield).

A picture from the scene shows a lorry on its side.

According to Inrix, a vehicle has gone through the central reservation.

Lancashire Police say the road will likely 'be closed for some time' and they are recommending drivers find alternative routes.

This is a breaking news story and we will bring you updates as we get them in the live blog below

A diversion is currently in place.

Southbound traffic is being diverted via the hollow circle symbol on road signs and is being told to:

Exit the A56 southbound at the A681 eastbound slip road and continue for approx. 0.25 miles.

At the roundabout where the A681 meets the A680, take the third exit onto the A680 southbound and follow it for approx. 0.06 miles.

At the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the B6257 southbound and continue for approx. 2.05 miles.

At the junction of the B6257 and A680 (Bury Road), go straight ahead onto the A680 (Bury Road) southbound and follow it for approx. 0.12 miles.

At the junction of A680 (Bury Road) and Bury Road, turn left onto Bury Road southbound and continue for approx. 0.12 miles.

At the junction with the A56 (Whalley Road), continue south on the A56 (Whalley Road) for approx. 1.68 miles.

At the junction with the M66 (Junction 1, Manchester Road), turn left to rejoin the M66 southbound.

Northbound traffic is being diverted via the solid square symbol on road signs and should:

Exit the M66