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🕐 Last verified 3 Mar, 09:20

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadM65
DirectionWestbound
RegionNorth West
CountyLancashire
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedTue 3 Mar, 08:33
Cleared09:20
Lasted46 min
Road typeMotorway
Speed limit70 mph (variable)
Weather☀️ Clear sky
ReferenceREF-19390214
Views104

Times are UK time.

What National Highways say

M65 westbound between J7 and J6 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The M65 westbound between junctions J7 and J6 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:00 and 10:15 on 3 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:00 and 10:15 on 3 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of three lanes closed.

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Recent M65 incidents

10 incidents and roadworks logged on the M65 in the last 30 days, 5 of them serious or severe. Times are UK time.

M65 | Lancashire | Road Closure | Expect DelaysWed 8 Jul, 08:49 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionMon 29 Jun, 08:12 M65 westbound between J5 and J4 | Westbound | CongestionSun 28 Jun, 20:19 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionFri 26 Jun, 12:39 M65 eastbound between J9 and J10 | Eastbound | CongestionSat 20 Jun, 18:23 M65 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | CongestionFri 19 Jun, 14:27
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Is the M65 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 09:20 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. See the M65 right now.

What happened on the M65 on 3 Mar 2026?

Crash on the M65 westbound J7 to J6 in Lancashire, reported at 08:33 UK time on Tue 3 Mar. Cleared at 09:20.

How long did it last?

46 min, from 08:33 UK time on Tue 3 Mar.

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