M65 reopens in both directions after police incident

By Sean Gleaves
Published 24th Dec 2019, 10:11 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2019, 11:15 BST
Police areasking all motorists to avoid the area if possible. (Credit: Lancashire Police)Police areasking all motorists to avoid the area if possible. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Police areasking all motorists to avoid the area if possible. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
The M65 was closed in both directions between junctions five and six while police dealt with an incident.

UPDATE: The earlier incident on the M65 between junctions five and six at Blackburn has been resolved and the motorway has been re-opened.

The M65 was closed both ways between junctions five and six (for Shadsworth and Blackburn) at 9.50am today (Tuesday, December 24).

This was due to a police incident in the area.

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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "The earlier incident on the M65 between J5-6 at Blackburn has now been resolved safely and the motorway is being re-opened.

"Many thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding.

"Have a happy and a safe Christmas."

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