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Morning chaos on M65 as crash causes long queues and delays
By Emma Downey
Published 27th Feb 2026, 08:21 GMT
A crash on the M65 this morning is causing a backlog of traffic and long delays.
The incident is between juntion 4 and 5 close to the Darwen junction.
Westbound is partially blocked with long delays due to the accident from J4 Earcroft Way (Darwen/Blackburn South) to J3 Chorley Road (Blackburn West/ Wheelton).
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police confirmed that thankfully no-one was injured and the incident was damage-only.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route where possible.