There are delays on the M65 after a crash involving three vehicles. 

The incident has taken place on the M65 in an eastbound direction between junction 3 at the A674 and junction 4 at the A666.

One lane has been closed as a result.

The incident was first reported at 5pm.

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The AA states: "Severe delays of 18 minutes and delays increasing on M65 Eastbound between J3 A674 Chorley Road (Blackburn West / Wheelton) and J4 A666 Earcroft Way (Darwen / Blackburn South). Average speed five mph."

Update: The incident has now been resolved.