'40 minute delays' after two-vehicle crash closes two lanes on M55 near Blackpool
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The collision occurred on the westbound carriageway between junctions 3 (Wesham Interchange) and 4 (Marton Interchange) at approximately 2pm.
Delays of 40 minutes were reported in the area, with average speeds of around 5mph.
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Highways England confirmed the lane closures were lifted at around 3.10pm.
Traffic has now returned to normal.
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