Police were called this evening (Image: Newsquest)
A STRETCH of the East Lancs was closed this evening due to a police incident.
The westbound section of the dual carriageway was shut due to the incident on the East Lancashire Road between City Road and Green Leach Lane, Haresfinch.
Police confirmed the matter related to the concern for safety of a member of the public.
The road was closed for more than hour while emergency services attended.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson confirmed the matter has been resolved and the person affected is safe.
The road was reopened before 9.30pm.
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