M65, near Darwen (Image: Google)
Traffic has been busy on the M65 westbound this evening (February 8) after a crash.
A crash closed two lanes between junction four, near Darwen, to junction three.
The accident has now cleared and traffic is currently starting to clear after a large amount of congestion.
A spokesperson for traffic analytics company INRIX said: “Delays cleared on M65 Westbound at junction four. Afternoon rush hour delays, not helped by an earlier accident which has cleared.”
Police confirmed that there had been a crash but said no one was injured.
A spokesperson for AA Traffic and Travel said: “Delays of one minute and delays easing on M65 Westbound. Average speed 30 mph.”
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