All southbound traffic stopped on M6 near Carlisle due to an accident

Traffic was stopped just after midday on Thursday 8 June. Credit: Google Maps.

All southbound traffic on the M6 below J42 A6 (Carlisle South) has been stopped due to an accident.

There is stationary traffic between Carlisle South and J41 B5305 (Catterlen).

Traffic was brought to a stop at around 12:05.

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