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Major car crash shuts M6 motorway Two killed in motorway accident
(about 2 hours later)
Drivers are facing major disruption after a serious crash which has shut parts of the M6 in Cumbria. Two people have died in a crash which closed both carriageways of the M6 in Cumbria.
The fire service said a number of cars were involved and there are multiple casualties, but there is no information yet on any fatalities. The fire service said a number of cars were involved and there had been multiple casualties.
The accident happened at about 1720 BST between Sedbergh and Kirby Lonsdale. The accident happened at about 1720 BST between Sedbergh and Kirby Lonsdale, near Kendal.
The southbound carriageway between junctions 36 and 37 has now reopened southbound. The northbound route will be shut for at least two hours. The southbound carriageway between junctions 36 and 37 has reopened. The northbound route is expected to be reopened overnight.
The suggested diversion for northbound traffic is to leave the M6 at Junction 36 and use the A590 and A6 north to rejoin the M6 at Junction 39.The suggested diversion for northbound traffic is to leave the M6 at Junction 36 and use the A590 and A6 north to rejoin the M6 at Junction 39.
A police spokeswoman urged drivers to avoid the area if at all possible.A police spokeswoman urged drivers to avoid the area if at all possible.