MOTORISTS are being warned that one lane of the M65 has been closed due to an accident.

The incident is on the westbound carriageway from junction 12 on A682 Churchill Close (Brierfield) to Junction 11 B6434 Princess Way (Burnley Centre).

The first lane of two is currently closed.

Earlier, there was another incident on the westbound carriageway between Junction 10 on the A671 Cavalry Way (Burnley and Padiham) to J9 A679 (Hapton and Burnley West).

One lane was closed but it has now re-opened as recovery work was completed.