TRAFFIC was slow on the M65 westbound as North West Motorway Police were forced to close a lane due to an accident.
The collision between a motorcyclist and a car happened at around 8am this morning between junction four for Darwen and the junction three for Hoghton.
The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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The middle lane of the carriageway was closed while debris was cleared and a temporary speed limit of 40mph was in place.
The road is now clear.
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