Major M6 delays after HGV breaks down with smoke concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

A HGV broke down on the M6 southbound between Junctions 36 and 35, causing major traffic delays.

A HGV broke down on the M6 motorway southbound between Junction 36 (Kirkby Lonsdale) and Junction 35 (Carnforth) at 10:44am, causing major delays to traffic in the area. Motorists reported that traffic was barely moving following the incident.

Concerns were raised about possible smoke from the broken-down lorry. Cumbria Police attended and assisted with traffic management at the scene.

The incident is now being dealt with by fire and highway services. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.

How it is being reported

• Major delays on M6 southbound after HGV breaks down amid smoke concernsM6 traffic delays southbound between Junctions 36 and 35 after a HGV breaks down, with Cumbria Police and emergency services attending.NW Evening Mail · 19 Oct, 12:10
• Major delays on M6 southbound after HGV breaks down amid smoke concernsM6 traffic delays southbound between Junctions 36 and 35 after a HGV breaks down, with Cumbria Police and emergency services attending.Westmorland Gazette · 19 Oct, 12:10

In this story: M6 · Cumbria Police · Kirkby Lonsdale · Carnforth

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