M65 delays as emergency services respond to multi-vehicle crash near Blackburn

There were delays on the M65 after a multi-vehicle crash this morning.

Traffic was brought to a standstill near Blackburn at around 9.20am while emergency services attended the scene on the eastbound carriageway.

The crash caused delays between junctions 5 (Guide / Shadsworth) and 6 (Blackburn / Whitebirk Roundabout), but all lanes have since reopened.

Motorists reported four fire engines and two ambulances responding to the incident, while police led a rolling road block past the scene.

The crash reportedly involved multiped vehicles close to a bridge, around half a mile from junction 6.

Lancashire Police were approached for details on casualties. Updates to follow...