LIVE: M65 closed in both directions due to 'police-led incident' - updates

The M65 in Lancashire is closed due to a 'police-led incident'. All traffic is being held on the motorway between junction five for Guide/Shadsworth and junction six for Blackburn/Whitebirk.

The incident was first reported shortly after 6am today. Lancashire Police said the closure is due to an incident on Stanhill Road Oswaldtwistle. A spokesperson said: "Please expect delays and we will reopen as soon as possible."

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National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene assisting with traffic management. A diversion has been put in place.

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National Highways North West posted on X:

If you're caught within the closure of the #M65 in #Lancashire between J5 (#Guide) and J6 (#Blackburn), then we are now starting to turn vehicles around from the rear of the queue.

Please await instruction before moving.

Thanks for your continued patience this morning.

National Highways says the M65 eastbound remains closed due to the police incident while traffic is also held on the westbound carriageway.

The following diversion route is in place:

Traffic alert service Inrix reports:

M65 in both directions closed queueing traffic, delays due to police incident between J5 A6077 (Guide / Shadsworth) and J6 A6119 Whitebirk Drive (Blackburn / Whitebirk Roundabout).