Five car smash on motorway

A five vehicle smash has led to the closure of two lanes of the M65 motorway.
Emergency services are on the sceneEmergency services are on the scene
Emergency services are on the scene

Emergency services are on the scene, including firefighters who are helping to free a person trapped in one of the cars.

Police confirmed that Lanes 1 and 2 are closed on the M65 eastbound between Junction 7 Accrington and Junction 8#Hapton A56 due to the multi vehicle collision.

They have instructed other drivers to proceeds with care.