M65 shut near Blackburn as Lancashire Police called to incident

The motorway is closed to traffic in both directions

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A major Lancashire is shut to traffic due to an ongoing ‘police incident’ tonight (Sunday, June 28).

The M65 motorway is closed in both directions between Junction 4 and Junction 3 near Blackburn and Darwen.

The closure was first reported shortly after 8pm and delays are reported in the area.

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A National Highways spokesperson said: “The M65 has closed in both directions between J4 and J3 near Blackburn due to a Police led incident.

“There are delays of 10 minutes and congestion of approx. 1 mile in the vicinity. Please allow extra time if you’re travelling in the area. Diversion route to follow.”

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a concern for welfare incident between Junction 3 and Junction 4 of the M65. As a result the motorway is closed in both directions. Please avoid the area if you can and we will provide an update when possible. Thank you for your patience.”

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: “M65 in both directions closed due to police incident from J3 A674 Chorley Road (Blackburn West / Wheelton) to J4 A666 Earcroft Way (Darwen / Blackburn South).”