Lorry fire closes M65 and causes lengthy traffic delays

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

A lorry fire on the M65 eastbound carriageway caused the motorway to close and led to 60-minute delays.

A lorry fire on the M65 eastbound carriageway forced the motorway to close on the morning of the incident. The fire caused severe disruption to traffic, with delays of around 60 minutes reported and queues stretching for four miles along the route.

Emergency services were called to the scene at 5.15am. The incident left at least one lane closed to traffic as firefighters and other emergency personnel dealt with the blaze.

Police urged motorists to avoid the area, plan alternative routes and allow extra time for their journeys. LancsLive reports the lorry involved was an Aldi HGV.

How it is being reported

• M65 LIVE updates as motorway closed with 60 minute delays after Aldi HGV fireLancsLive · 1 Oct, 12:24
• Long delays after lorry fire closes M65 motorwayBBC Lancashire · 1 Oct, 11:26
• Live – Long delays and miles of congestion as HGV fire closes M65Lancashire Telegraph · 1 Oct, 07:32
• M65 crash LIVE as motorway hit by 60-minute delays and four-mile queuesLancsLive · 30 Sept, 08:46
• Multiple vehicle collision shuts lanes and causes 60 minute delays on M65Chorley Guardian · 30 Sept, 08:46

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