There have been two further reports of crashes on the M65 this evening.
UPDATE: The incident is now causing around seven miles of congestion on the M65 westbound between junctions six and three adding at least an hour to normal journey times.
UPDATE - #Lancashire please be aware this incident is now causing approx. 6.7 miles of congestion on the #M65 westbound between J6 and J3 near #Blackburn adding at least 60 minutes to normal journey times. You may wish to find alternative routes if travelling in the area. pic.twitter.com/dVF5XAFE2k
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) May 6, 2021
It is believed one lane is closed westbound from junction three for Chorley Road (Blackburn West/Wheelton/Walton) to junction two for the M61 junction nine at Clayton Brook.
Congestion is building back to junction four which is also affecting traffic between Blackburn and Preston.
The #M65 westbound #J3 (#RileyGreen #BlackburnWest) to #J2 (#Brindle #M61) traffic has been temporarily STOPPED due to a collision. Traffic Officers are currently at scene, @NWAmbulance & @LancsRoadPolice are on their way to the area to assist.
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) May 6, 2021
There are severe delays of around 36 minutes between junction five for Guide and Shadsworth and junction two for the M61 Clayton Brook.
#Lancashire please be aware this incident is currently causing approx. 5 miles of congestion on the #M65 westbound between J5 and J3 near #Blackburn adding at least 30 minutes to normal journey times. Please plan ahead if travelling this evening. pic.twitter.com/15uv0NlHeg
— Highways England (@HighwaysNWEST) May 6, 2021
Meanwhile on the eastbound carriageway one lane is closed and traffic has slowed due to a crash between junction two for the M61 and junction three for Chorley Road.
Lane two of two is closed.
A spokesperosn for the AA traffic and travel website said: "This is a separate accident to the one westbound at junction three."
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