M65 traffic updates after crash closes lane between Blackburn and Accrington
There are delays on the M65 after a crash near Blackburn this morning.
The M65 westbound is partially blocked after an accident between junctions 3 (Blackburn West / Wheelton) and 4 (Darwen / Blackburn South).
Police said the collision has led to a build-up of traffic at junction 6, where one lane is currently closed, and the closure is likely to remain in place for some time.
No details on any injuries have been confirmed at this stage.
A police spokesperson said: “We want to update you and let you know that due to a road traffic collision, there is a build-up of traffic on M65 westbound at junction 6 with lane 1 closed.
“We anticipate that lane 1 will be closed for some time, whilst we assess the situation.
“In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and avoiding the area, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination.
“We’ll keep tabs on what’s happening and we’ll update you here once we know more.”
Updates ore to follow...