ONE lane was closed on the M65 in Blackburn after a collision involving three vehicles last night.

The collision happened on the westbound carriageway between junctions six and five shortly after 6pm.

It caused queuing traffic on the motorway.

A police spokesman said: "We were called at 6.09pm.

"Three vehicles, a BMW, Volkswagen and unknown vehicle, were involved in a collision.

"No injuries were reported."

An ambulance service spokesman said: "We attended and sent a rapid response vehicle to the scene.

"No one was taken to hospital."