A THREE-vehicle accident has blocked one lane of the M65 this morning.

Traffic is queueing on the westbound carriageway between J4 for Darwen and J3 for Blackburn West.

A woman is believed to have suffered facial injuries, according to Lancashire Police. 

A spokesman for Highways England said there are delays of up to 40 minutes. 

He said the incident is expected to be clear between 9am and 9.30am. 

The incident involved a grey Hyundai, a black Vauxhall Corsa and another vehicle. 

Paramedics are also at the scene.