A serious collision involving at least seven vehicles has closed the M65 westbound within junction 3 near Blackburn in Lancashire. Emergency services respond to the scene at Brimmicroft Interchange, diverting traffic via exit and entry slip roads. Delays stretch to 60 minutes with up to six miles of congestion.
Current Traffic Conditions
National Highways North West reports on X: “The #M65 in #Lancashire is CLOSED westbound within J3 (#BrimmicroftInterchange near #Blackburn) due to a collision involving at least 7 vehicles. All emergency services are on scene. Traffic is being diverted via the exit & entry slip roads. 60 min delay and 6 miles of congestion.”
Incident Summary
The westbound carriageway remains shut at J3 for Blackburn West/Wheelton following the multi-vehicle crash. Motorists face significant backups as crews manage the response and clear the road.
