'Police incident' closes M65 in both directions between junctions 5 and 6
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The M65 was closed in both directions between junctions 5 (Guide Interchange) and 6 (Whitebirk Interchange) at approximately 3.25pm.
Officers said the closure was due to a "police incident" and urged motorists to avoid the area where possible.
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Hide Ad"We will update you once the motorway has been fully reopened," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
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