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Busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction shut due to two-car crash

A busy Ashton-on-Ribble road and junction is closed due to a crash. Preston Police have closed Tulketh Brow outside Rhodes House between where it meets Waterloo Road and Watery Lane. […]

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Emergency services at the crash scene in Tulketh Brow Pic: Blog Preston

A busy Ashton-on-Ribble road and junction is closed due to a crash.

Preston Police have closed Tulketh Brow outside Rhodes House between where it meets Waterloo Road and Watery Lane.

The road has delays in both directions as police direct traffic and two cars are involved.

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The crash took place shortly after 2.30pm on Friday (7 February).

A police spokesperson said the crash is a ‘minor injury collision’.

North West Ambulance Service is also at the scene.

The scene in Tulketh Brow during Friday afternoon Pic: Blog Preston

No re-opening time has been given at this stage.

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