Early morning crash on M65 causing delays and traffic backlog

Traffic is queueing on the westbound carriageway near Blackburn after a crash earlier this morning.

There are currently delays as lanes were partially blocked on M65 Westbound from J6 A6119 Whitebirk Drive (Blackburn / Whitebirk Roundabout) to J5 A6077 (Guide/ Shadsworth). Traffic can now pass the scene after a short hold.

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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed the crash was a damage only collision, with no motorists injured.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route where possible.