Dramatic photos show overturned lorry in middle of main road after smashing into central reservation

Dramatic aerial photos showed an overturned lorry laying in the middle of a main road after smashing into the central reservation on Monday (October 21).

The A56 was closed in both directions throughout the afternoon and evening after the HGV crashed to the ground. Emergency services were called to the scene of the collision near Haslingden at around 2.17pm.

The bypass was closed by police, with fire cres and paramedics also attending. No injuries were reported in the collision, which occurred near to the McDonald's roundabout.

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An 'avoid the area' warning was issued by the fire service, with the main road closed in both directions from the M65 at junction eight.

National Highways said the lorry collided with the central reservation causing 'extensive damage' as police warned the road would be closed 'for some time'.

Dramatic aerial pictures showed a cordon erected around the lorry, which was lying on its side across both sides of the main road.

On Monday night, National Highways said a major recovery operation was underway with a 'complex repair' taking place on the road barriers.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We’re currently at the scene of a road closure on the A56 in both directions from the McDonald roundabout to the junction with Grane Rd.

"The road is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for some time. We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience."