Injured person found on road causes section of A56 near Haslingden to close
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Police closed off a section of road in Rossendale after a person was found injured in the carriageway today (June 18).
Emergency services were called to the A56 Haslingden Bypass, close to Rising Bridge and Haslingden, shortly after 5.30pm.
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It is not yet known how the person came to be in the road or what injuries they may have sustained.
In a previous statement, a spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "A section of the A56 Haslingden Bypass close to Rising Bridge has been closed after someone was found injured on the road.
"We are currently at the scene and will update you when we can.
"Please avoid the area if you are able."
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