THE M6 in Cumbria is closed southbound between J39 and J37 due to a crash.
Cumbria Police and emergency services are currently in attendance between the Shap and Killington junctions and are being assisted by National Highways Traffic Officers.
Drivers should expect delays.
The incident was first reported by National Highways at around 8.30am (April 6).
UPDATE: Casualty airlifted to hospital following M6 southbound crash
Road users are advised to follow the Hollow Circle diversion symbol on road signs.
- Exit the M6 at J39 then turn right and use the B6261 link road to access the A6
- In Kendal follow the A6 (Wildman Street and Stramongate
- Turn left onto New Road, turn left onto Bridge Street and right onto Aynam Road and Lound Road.
- Take the third exit from the roundabout signed Lancaster A6 (M6)
- At Romney Road traffic signals turn left onto A6 southbound
- South of Kendal, take the first roundabout exit onto the A591 southbound.
- Follow the A591 and A590 to re-join M6 southbound at J36
The #M6 in #Cumbria is closed southbound between J39 and J37 due to serious road traffic collision. @Cumbriapolice and emergency services are on scene.
— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) April 6, 2023
Please see link for diversion details. https://t.co/oszhkj4m66 pic.twitter.com/qxxwHMbDtf
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