Everything we know so far as M65 closed following ‘serious’ crash in Lancashire
Everything we know so far as M65 closed following 'serious' crash in Lancashire - Manchester Evening NewsSkip to main content[1]
The motorway is expected to remain shut for several hours
Tom Burnett Content Editor 23:13, 21 Nov 2025
View ImageThe M65 is shut in Lancashire tonight (Image: Thames Valley Police)
The M65 is closed following a 'serious crash' in Lancashire, here's what we know so far:
- The M65 is closed following a serious crash in Lancashire tonight (Friday, November 21). The westbound carriageway is shut between Junction 10 and Junction 9 near Burnley.
- The closure was first reported at around 10.30pm.
Police have said they expect it to remain the road to remain shut to traffic for several hours as a result of the incident.
- Emergency services, including Lancashire Police, are all at the scene. National Highways is advising people to factor additional time into their journeys as a result of the closure.
- A diversion route is in place for motorists affected by the closure. Drivers are being told to follow the solid circle symbol on local road signs
- Our colleagues at LancashireLive are providing live updates on this incident.
You can see the latest information here.
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