Whalley Road in Billington is closed in both directions due to a gas leak. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes and allow extra travel time.
Emergency services are at the scene on Whalley Road in Billington and the road is shut in both directions. Blackburn and Darwen Police said they expect the road to be closed 'for some time while the appropriate agency carry out repairs'. Motorists are being advised to 'look for an alternative route' and to allow extra time for their journey. No injuries have been reported and it's not clear if any properties have been evacuated.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has told LancsLive that they are 'not in attendance' at the incident
GAS LEAK ROAD CLOSURE BILLINGTON WHALLEY ROAD BLACKBURN AND DARWEN POLICE
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