A man has been taken to hospital after suffering a "suspected medical episode" on the M65.
Lancashire Police said they were called shortly after 8am to reports of a crash involving one car between J3 (Blackburn West/Wheelton) and J4 (Darwen/Blackburn South).
The motorway was partly blocked on the eastbound carriageway but is moving again.
Traffic was held for around 10 minutes before being released.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at around 8.10am to a report of a collision involving one car.
"A man was taken to hospital following a suspected medical episode."
Further details on the man or his current condition have not been released at this time.
Earlier, 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."
North West Ambulance Service have been contacted for more information.
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