Queues are quickly building as motorists approach the scene this afternoon...

Drivers are facing delays on the M65 after a crash brought traffic to a standstill.

All traffic has been stopped on the westbound carriageway between junctions 4 (Darwen and Blackburn South) and 3 (Blackburn West and Wheelton).

The incident was reported shortly after 11am, with queues quickly building as motorists approach the scene.

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Traffic monitoring service Inrix is reporting delays of at least seven minutes, with congestion continuing to increase.

It said: “Delays of seven minutes and delays increasing on M65 Westbound between J4 A666 Earcroft Way (Darwen / Blackburn South) and J3 A674 Chorley Road (Blackburn West / Wheelton). Average speed 10 mph.”

Drivers heading westbound through the area are advised to allow extra time for their journeys while the incident is dealt with.