BBC 🔵 M65 crash near Burnley: One killed and four seriously injured

One person has been killed and four seriously injured in a motorway crash involving three vehicles.

Emergency services were called to reports of a serious collision on the M65 near Burnley at about 03:40 BST.

Lancashire Police said it expected both carriageways to remain closed for some time between junctions 8 for Hapton and 10 for Burnley.

Motorists have been advised by National Highways to follow diversions.