Blackpool incident LIVE updates as roads closed and people urged to avoid the area

Emergency services have closed off parts of Blackpool amid an ongoing incident.

Police are in attendance in the town centre this morning (May 11) alongside paramedics and firefighters.

Lancashire Police says several roads in the area near to Houndshill Shopping Centre are likely to remain closed 'for some time'.

Exact details of the nature of the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Lancs Live reports that there are unconfirmed reports of a man on a building roof in the area.

In a post on Facebook, a Blackpool Police spokesperson said: "Good morning, we want to update you and let you know that there are road closures in place from the junctions of Victoria Street and Coronation Street, Leopold Grove and Adelaide Street, Coronation Street junction with Adelaide Street, with Albert Road and Coronation Street closed.

"We anticipate that the roads will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation. In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and avoiding the area.

"We’ll keep tabs on what’s happening and we’ll update you here once the road is open. As always, thank you for your patience and stay safe if you’re out and about today."

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Lancashire Police confirmed the road closures a short time ago.

A spokesperson said:

"Good morning, we want to update you and let you know that there are road closures in place from the junctions of Victoria Street and Coronation Street, Leopold Grove and Adelaide Street, Coronation Street junction with Adelaide Street, with Albert Road and Coronation Street closed.

"We anticipate that the roads will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation.

"In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an