Stretch of M6 Cumbria closed due to lorry fire

Emergency services are attending a lorry fire on the M6 <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Emergency services are attending a lorry fire on the M6 (Image: NQ)
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Traffic has been held in both direction on M6 Cumbria between J35 and J36 due to a lorry fire.

Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area

Traffic monitoring site Inrix posted: "M6 - CUMBRIA - BOTH DIRECTIONS

"M6 in both directions closed due to lorry fire from J36 A590 ( Kirkby Lonsdale) to J35 A6070 ( Carnforth )"

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