AN accident involving six vehicles has occurred on the M6 Northbound.

Police are attending the scene of the incident that happened between J35 A601(M) Carnforth to J36 A590 (Kirkby Lonsdale).

The authorities were called at 8:02am. 

One vehicle is blocking the third lane, while several other vehicles have been moved onto the hard shoulder. 

Police cars and Traffic officers are on the scene. 

The accident involved six vehicles, including van.