MOTORISTS were told to avoid the M65 after a second multi-vehicle crash this morning.
Officers were called at 8.25am after six cars collided near junction nine eastbound.
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A police spokesman said: "Both lanes are blocked and there is going to be serious delays heading towards Burnley and Colne.
Standing traffic on #M65 eastbound at Jnc 8 towards Burnley - take care @BBCLancashire pic.twitter.com/HSZrH6x8UZ
— David Saville (@BBCsavFM) October 26, 2016
"Motorists should use a different road if at all possible.
"It has been reported that people have suffered minor injuries but it is unclear as to how many.
"The ambulance service is in attendance."
An ambulance service spokesman said there were six casualties.
Three were taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with back pain, one was taken to Burnley General Hospital for cuts and bruises and two were discharged at the scene.
He said: "There were three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and a bronze ambulance manager at the scene.
The motorway has now been fully reopened. The cars and debris have been cleared.
No sooner dos the M65 W/B clear, than the E/B has similar problems. One of those days!!! https://t.co/PBcc5qJJOV pic.twitter.com/5Z8oYgHGI2
— LancsPolice (@LancsPolice) October 26, 2016
RTC M65 Eastbound J9, we are bringing traffic off at j9 exit slip.
— NW Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) October 26, 2016
There were delays on the M65 westbound this morning after another multi-vehicle crash. CLICK HERE FOR MORE...
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