The M65 is closed tonight (Tuesday) in both directions due to a police incident. Lancashire Police said shortly after 7pm that there is a concern for welfare.
The closure is in place between junction nine and junction 11. The road is to be closed for some time, according to officers.
Lancashire Police said: "We want to update you and let you know that the M65 is currently closed in both directions from junction 9-11 due to a concern for welfare. We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time.
"We will update once this has reopened."
M65 in both directions closed due to police incident from J9 A679 (Hapton / Burnley West) to J10 A671 Cavalry Way (Burnley / Padiham). Note change of direction.
Source:Highways.
What's happened?
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The closure is in place between junction nine and junction 11. The road is to be closed for some time, according to officers.
Lancashire Police said: "We want to update you and let you know that the M65 is currently closed in both directions from junction 9-11 due to a concern for welfare. We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time.
"We will update once this has reopened."
M65 in both directions closed due to police incident from J9 A679 (Hapton / Burnley West) to J10 A671 Cavalry Way (Burnley / Padiham). Note change of direction.
Source:Highways.
What's happened?
- M65 is closed in both directions
- Closure from junction nine to 11
- Police attending concern for welfare
- Road will be closed for some time