AN overturned lorry caused traffic chaos on the East Lancashire Road last Thursday.

Part of the road was closed for hours after the vehicle which was transporting wood overturned on the Greyhound island at 11.15am.

The road was closed westbound at its junction with Higher Green Lane, Astley, and Warrington Road, was closed from the roundabout down to Holcroft Lane. while heavy lifting gear moved the vehicle.

The HGV driver suffered a minor head injury but did not require hospital treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.