A6 closed after two-vehicle crash in Cumbria
Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 13:58 · Archive
Police are dealing with a two-vehicle collision on the A6 between Low Hesket and High Hesket in Cumbria, with the road blocked in both directions.
Cumbria Police are dealing with a two-vehicle collision on the A6 between Low Hesket and High Hesket. The crash occurred at about 12.42pm and the road is blocked in both directions.
Officers are at the scene carrying out their work. A police spokesperson urged the public to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident.
Separately, drivers are also facing delays on the M6 motorway in Cumbria due to an obstruction on the road. Traffic notification service Inrix has reported that the southbound carriageway of the M6 is partially blocked at Junction 38 Tebay Interchange. Both Inrix and the AA live traffic map are reporting that traffic is currently slow through the area.
How it is being reported
- Broken down vehicle blocks lane on major gateway to city and the M6 motorwayAA live traffic map reports a broken-down vehicle blocking one lane on Carlisle Southern Link Road.Cumberland News · 16 Oct, 14:28
- Drivers facing delays due to obstruction at M6 motorway junctionDrivers are facing delays on the M6 motorway in Cumbria due to an obstruction on the road.NW Evening Mail · 16 Oct, 13:40
- Drivers facing delays due to obstruction at M6 motorway junctionDrivers are facing delays on the M6 motorway in Cumbria due to an obstruction on the road.Cumberland News · 16 Oct, 13:40
- Drivers facing delays due to obstruction at M6 motorway junctionDrivers are facing delays on the M6 motorway in Cumbria due to an obstruction on the road.Westmorland Gazette · 16 Oct, 13:40
- BREAKING: A6 blocked as police and emergency services deal with road traffic crashCumbria Police are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A6, drivers are urged to avoid the area and the road is blocked.Cumberland News · 16 Oct, 13:29
In this story: Cumbria Police · A6 · Low Hesket · High Hesket · M6 · Junction 38 Tebay Interchange
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