Traffic has been building following a crash in Layton which has blocked the road this morning (July 10).

Benson Road has been partially blocked due to the collision and traffic has been moving slowly in the area.

The incident occurred at approximately 8.55am.

Bus services have been diverting their routes to avoid the congestion.

"We are currently diverting service 9 via Poulton Road and Plymouth Road due to an accident on Benson Road," a spokesman for Blackpool Transport said.

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