M65 Junction 4 westbound entry slip road 'to be closed for some time' after collision in Darwen

The westbound sliproad at Junction 4 of the M65 at darwenn was closed around 9am this morning.

A spokesman from Lancashire Police said: “Please be advised that due to a road traffic collision the westbound entry slip road at juntion 4 of the M65 is currently closed.

“The road is likely to remain closed for some time and we will provide an update when the road has been reopened.”

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.