Collision involving five cars and a bus closes A565 road in Lancashire

The road was closed as investigation went on

Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 11th Feb 2026
Last updated 11th Feb 2026

Emergency services were called out to the A565 this morning (11th February) following a collision involving a bus and five cars.

The collision happened on the A59 Windgate (Tarleton Traffic Lights) to Blackgate Lane, at around 7.15am.

The A565 Southport new road was closed both ways as investigation work went on.

It's not thought anyone's seriously injured.

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