ONE lane is closed on the M6, near Kendal, due to a vehicle fire on the hard shoulder.
Emergency services were called at 10.15am this morning. The vehicle was situated a mile north of Junction 36 and was ablaze on the side of the motorway.
It took two fire fighters from Cumbria Fire and Rescue to tackle the blaze.
There are no reports of anyone being inside the vehicle.
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