LANES on the M65 have reopened following a three-vehicle crash.

The collision, involving two cars and a lorry, took place westbound between junctions four (Darwen/Blackburn South) and three (Blackburn West) at around 5.55pm.

Emergency services were called but no one suffered any injures following the crash. Both lanes were closed for around 35 minutes but have since reopened.

A spokesman for Highways England said: "There was a three vehicle crash involving two cars and a HGV at 5.55pm.

"The road was blocked and closed to make the area safe. No one was injured and the road reopened at 6.30pm."