Category Archives: trafficnews

Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 08:15hrs Delays are reported on Garstang Road this morning close to the Broughton crossroads with the junction of Whittingham Lane after a bus gets stuck attempting to turn around. Motorists travelling in the area could expect disruption, the driver of the bus thatContinue reading “Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads”

Road Traffic Collision Closes Road In Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, at 10:30hrs Police are advising motorists to find alternative routes due to a serious Road traffic collision in Blackpool. Posting on social media, Blackpool Police said, “We’re currently at the scene of a road closure on Whitegate Drive in Blackpool. The road is closedContinue reading “Road Traffic Collision Closes Road In Blackpool”

RTC Causes Haslingden Road Closure

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, at 09:00hrs #Update This road has now been reopened. A road closure is in place this morning due to reports of a road traffic collision. Lancashire Police are advising motorists to find alternative routes if you’re travelling in the area. Posting on social media,Continue reading “RTC Causes Haslingden Road Closure”

Burnley Collision Closes Main Road

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Sunday, 12th May 2024, at 10:50hrs A main road in Burnley is currently closed due to a road traffic collision. Police are warning drivers to avoid the area where possible as the force anticipates the road to be closed for a considerable amount of time whilst emergency servicesContinue reading “Burnley Collision Closes Main Road”

M65 Motorway Closed Due To Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Sunday, 5th May 2024, at 16:00hrs #update, The motorway has now been reopened, Lancashire Police warn against online speculation regarding the road closure. Police have advised that the motorway is closed due to a road traffic collision and will be closed for some time. Motorists are being advisedContinue reading “M65 Motorway Closed Due To Collision”

Preston Road In Grimsargh Closed Due To Crash

A road in Grimsargh has been closed due to a road traffic collision, motorists are advised to find alternative routes, a large emergency service response are at the scene along with the Air Ambulance. Lancashire Police said, “We are currently at the scene of a road closure on Preston Road, Grimsargh. The road is closedContinue reading “Preston Road In Grimsargh Closed Due To Crash”

M65 J3 Westbound Closed Due To Accident

Police are advising motorists to find alternative routes this morning after an accident causes the M65 motorway to be closed in East Lancashire. Lancashire Police said, “Good morning, officers are currently dealing with an RTC on M65 Junction 3 Westbound. Traffic has been stopped to help deal with the RTC and traffic is already backingContinue reading “M65 J3 Westbound Closed Due To Accident”

Preston City Centre Road Closed Due To RTC

Police have closed a city centre road due to a road traffic accident and advise motorists to avoid the area where possible. Lancashire Police said, “We’re currently at the scene of a road traffic collision on Church Street in Preston. The road is currently closed from where it meets Lancaster Road up to Ribbleton Lane.Continue reading “Preston City Centre Road Closed Due To RTC”

Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway

We speak with a lorry Driver who shared footage online of dangerous drivers he has encountered whilst working as a lorry driver on some of the busiest North West motorways. We asked Lorry driver Stephen Gill who works for a company based in Preston what it’s like to be a lorry driver driving on the Uk’sContinue reading “Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway”