Motorway closed after car 'driving wrong way' crashes
The major motorway was closed in both directions tonight (August 9) after a serious crash.
The incident saw responses from Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue and North West Ambulance Service.
It occurred shortly at 6.20pm between Junction 5 at Guide and Junction 6 at Blackburn-Whitbirk Roundabout.
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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We were called to the M65 at 6.20pm today (August 9) following reports of a collision between junction 5 and 6.
"It was reported a car travelling contraflow to traffic had collided with two other vehicles.
"There are no reports of any life-threatening injuries at this time, however emergency services remain on scene.
"A full motorway closure has been put in place to allow medical professionals to carry out their work and for the vehicles to be recovered.
"We would ask that people find alternative travel routes.
"Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage are asked to call 101, quoting log 1051 of August 9, 2025."
National Highways warned drivers to follow diversion routes and plan their journey ahead.
The motorway was partially reopened at around 8.15pm, with one lane remaining closed eastbound and two remaining closed westbound.
North West Ambulance Service and Lancashire Fire and Rescue were contacted for comment.
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