'Queueing traffic' on motorway near Blackburn due to crash

Nat Goodlad

25 June 2024 at 3:34 am

The M65 westbound near J3 <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i> — The M65 westbound near J3 *(Image: Google Maps)*

There is queueing traffic on the M65 following a crash earlier this morning.

A crash on the westbound carriageway at J3 (Blackburn West/Wheelton) is causing delays.

All lanes have since reopened following the incident which was first reported shortly before 7am.

A spokesperson for the AA Traffic website said: "Queueing traffic and slow traffic due to earlier crash on M65 westbound at J3 A674 Chorley Road (Blackburn West/Wheelton).

"All lanes have been reopened."

Lancashire Police have confirmed this was a damage-only crash with no injuries reported.

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