A closure is in place from A6068 Whitewalls Drive to Colne Station
United Utilities and police were called to the incident in the early hours of this morning . Colne and West Craven Police said it happened on the A56 Burnley Road and a closure is in place from Whitewalls through to Colne Railway Station.
Officers said engineers are working to fix the burst pipe, however they warn 'it's likely the road will be closed for some time'. Motorists are being asked to find alternative routes when travelling.In a statement on Facebook, a force spokesperson said: "Good morning, we want to make you aware that we are currently assisting United Utilities, and are putting a road closure in place on Burnley Road, Colne, from Whitewalls through to Colne Railway Station.
"This is due to a burst water pipe. Work is currently underway to fix this, however it's likely the road will be closed for some time. "Please find alternative routes when travelling. We will provide an update once the road has been re-opened. Thank you." Traffic alert service Inrix said: "A56 Burnley Road in both directions closed due to burst water main from A6068 Whitewalls Drive to Colne Station."
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