Rush hour delays on M65 after crash near Blackburn
Traffic was held on the westbound carriageway from junction 5 (Guide/Shadsworth) to junction 4 (A666/Darwen/Blackburn South) after the crash at around 6.30am.
Emergency barrier repairs have been taking place and all lanes have reopened, but heavy congestion remains with delays of around 30 minutes in both directions.
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It’s not known whether anyone was injured in the crash at this stage.
Lancashire Police and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for details.
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