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RECAP: Emergency response in Rawtenstall town centre
A section inside Rawtenstall Bus Station remains closed, although the rest of the station is operating as normal.
Nearby, Rawtenstall Market has also been temporarily closed while emergency services continue their response.
PCSOs at the scene this evening (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)
Rossendale Borough Council said: “Due to an incident near Rawtenstall Market, the market has been closed while emergency services respond.
“Lancashire Police are dealing with the incident and we kindly ask people to avoid the area until further notice.
“The market should reopen tomorrow at the usual time.”
A police van remained outside the bus station (Image: PHIL TAYLOR)
The council has advised members of the public to avoid the area while the emergency services response continues.
Lancashire Police has not released any official details about the nature of the incident.
Earlier in the evening, emergency vehicles, including police and ambulance crews, and an air ambulance were seen in the area.
Lancashire Police has been contacted for comment.
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