Eight vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the M65 in Lancashire this morning, causing severe delays for commuters. The incident occurred on the westbound carriageway near junction 3 for Blackburn West.
Lancashire Police were called at 7.31am to reports of the collision. Despite the number of vehicles involved, no injuries were reported. A police spokesman described it as a 'damage only collision'.
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported that traffic was held from around 7.35am, with motorists at a standstill for approximately one hour. The westbound carriageway has since reopened, with slight residual delays.
Inrix confirmed: 'Traffic returned to normal and restrictions lifted on M65 Westbound at J3. Traffic has now been released after being held for one hour.'
