ONE lane of the M65 near Blackburn was blocked earlier this afternoon after a vehicle came off the carriageway and ended up on its side.

Lancashire Police were called to the scene near junction six on the east bound carriageway shortly after 1.30pm.

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The 4x4 was moved to the hard shoulder and traffic has returned to normal.

The driver of the vehicle was not hurt and no other vehicle was involved in the incident.