The M65 is partially blocked near Blackburn this morning due to a crash.

There is slow traffic on the eastbound carriageway between J3 (Blackburn West/Wheelton) and J4 (Darwen/Blackburn South).

Traffic was held for around 10 minutes before being released but remains slow in the area.

The AA traffic website said: "Partially blocked and slow traffic due to crash on M65 Eastbound from J3 A674 Chorley Road (Blackburn West/Wheelton) to J7 A666 Earcroft Way (Darwen/Blackburn South).

"Traffic was held for 10 minutes then was released."

Update: A man has been taken to hospital after a one-vehicle crash. Full story HERE.