Lorry catches fire after serious crash on the M6

Subsequently, one lorry caught fire. 

The M6 Northbound is closed between J44 (Carlisle North) and J45 (Gretna) leaving traffic at a standstill and traffic is also being temporary held on the southbound side.

Emergency services are in attendance, of which include the fire service. 

The incident was reported by Cumbria Road Watch at 6:54pm. 

A spokesperson from Cumbria Road Watch said: "Reports suggest that the northbound carriageway could be closed for some time.

"Lengthy queues reported on the approach. 

UPDATE at 7:25pm: Northbound diversion via A7 and A6071 through Longtown.

⚠️ M6 Todhills ⚠️#M6 northbound closed between J44 (Carlisle North) and J45 (Gretna) due to a serious collision involving two vehicles. Emergency services in attendance. Traffic has been temp held on the southbound side.#CumbriaRoads

P: 18:54 hrs. @BBC_Cumbria @INRIXtraffic_N pic.twitter.com/o3CbSPSjP6

— Cumbria Road Watch (@CumbriaRdWatch) July 14, 2022

The #M6 in #Cumbria is CLOSED in both directions between J44 (#Carlisle) and J45 (#Gretna) due to a collision involving 2 lorries which have subsequently caught fire.

Long delays are building in both directions. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/LO6Z8NKEZA

— National Highways: North-West (@HighwaysNWEST) July 14, 2022

Hopefully everyone’s out and okay from the accident on the M6 Northbound at Todhills. Looked horrendous. Avoid if you’re headed that way.

— Andrew Wilson (@WilsonAndy84) July 14, 2022

UPDATE 8:55pm: Northbound will remain closed overnight for recovery and carriageway repairs. 

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