M65 reopens between junctions 8 and 9 eastbound following early morning crash

A major motorway in Lancashire was closed thus morning due to a crash in the early hours.

The M65 was closed on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 in Burnley this morning.placeholder image
The M65 was closed on the eastbound carriageway between junctions 8 and 9 in Burnley this morning. | Google Maps

At 3: 23am this morning, Lancashire Police warned that the M65 was closed between junctions 8 and 9 on the eastbound carriageway following a road traffic collision.

Posting on Facebook, a spokesperson for the force said: “Please find an alternative route where possible.“

The closure, which was in the Burnley area, caused delays of 30 minutes between junction 7 and junction 8 as a result.

However at 7:49am, Lancashire Police confirmed that the road had now reopenedT as they thanked drivers for their patience.

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