The motorway is closed in both directions after the three-vehicle collision shortly after 3.30am today.
One person has died and five have been hospitalised after a devastating early-hours motorway crash. The M65 is shut in both directions between junctions 8 and 10 for Hapton and Burnley, respectively, following the horror smash.
Diversions are in place but the alternative routes have been heavily congested, causing significant delays for motorists. Lancashire Police warned that both carriageways would likely be closed "for quite some time", reports the Mirror. Meanwhile, National Highways confirmed there are diversions via local routes, including the A671 through Padiham, and the A6068, but drivers should expect prolonged travel times across Lancashire. They said: "The M65 in Lancashire is closed in both directions between J8 and J10 due to a serious road traffic collision. Lancashire Police and emergency services are currently in attendance."
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