Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the M6 at junction 42 near Carlisle.

The incident occurred at 8:05pm on Saturday, September 14

Officers are requesting anyone who witnessed a pedestrian or has dashcam and were travelling in the area of junction 42 either on the roundabout/bridges or travelling on the M6 Northbound and Southbound between 7:50pm and 8:10pm on September 14 to contact police so an officer can review any footage.

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A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online, quoting incident number 238 of September 14. 

"You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."