M65 eastbound Junction 1: Three lorries involved in accident

Posted on - 17th October, 2014 - 10:16am | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Penwortham, Preston News, Roads, Transport

Three lorries have been involved in a crash on the M65 eastbound.

The motorway was closed eastbound from around 8am on Friday after the incident between Junction 1, M6 and Junction 2, M61.

Advertisements

Two lanes were re-opened at 11.30am and at 1pm the Highways Agency announced all lanes were re-opened and traffic was flowing normally.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to assist,.

Reports initially suggested someone was trapped on the scene, but fire crews did not need to rescue anyone.

Advertisements

Preston in pictures

View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.