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Motorway closed after fatal crash Motorway closed after fatal crash
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A 12-mile stretch of the M6 in Cumbria has been closed after a man died in a crash on Monday morning.A 12-mile stretch of the M6 in Cumbria has been closed after a man died in a crash on Monday morning.
Police said a Scania HGV and a Transit van were in collision near Southwaite services shortly before 0800 BST. Police said a lorry and a Transit van were in collision near Southwaite services shortly before 0800 BST.
A spokeswoman said the motorway was expected to be closed in both directions between junction 41 and 42 for up to six hours. The motorway is expected to be closed in both directions between junction 41 at Wigton and junction 42 at Carlisle South for up to six hours.
The accident has caused major congestion. Police, fire crews and the air ambulance attended the scene.The accident has caused major congestion. Police, fire crews and the air ambulance attended the scene.