The M6 is closed northbound this morning after a lorry overturned and caught hearth. Pictures confirmed heavy visitors and lengthy queues on the key motorway in Cumbria.
The northbound highway is closed between J36 Crooklands Interchange (South Lakes, Kendal, Barrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton) and J39 Shap Interchange (Shap). Lane three southbound can also be closed between J38 and J37.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue, Cumbria Police, National Highways Traffic Officers and contractors are on scene. There is a diversion in place.
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