A WOMAN has been injured after a crash involving three cars on the M66.

A land rover and two other vehicles were involved in the smash on the southbound carriageway of the motorway near Ramsbottom just before 10am.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash, which had caused all lanes to be closed.

Paramedics treated the injured woman at the scene.

One lane of the carriageway has since been re-opened but the outside lane remains closed as police continue to deal with the incident.