M6 between Carnforth and Lancaster closed in both directions due to jackknifed HGV

The scene at the M6 southbound between Carnforth and Lancaster after a HGV jackknifed across three lanes. Photo: Highways England.placeholder image
The scene at the M6 southbound between Carnforth and Lancaster after a HGV jackknifed across three lanes. Photo: Highways England.

The M6 southbound between Junction 35 (Carnforth) and Junction 34 (Lancaster) and northbound are closed due to a collision involving a jackknifed HGV and diversions are now in place.

A police spokesman said: “We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M6.

"As a result we have closed the motorway in both directions between J34 and J35.

"There is currently heavy traffic at Junction 34 and the Bay Gateway and will take some time to clear.

"We are working to reopen the motorway as soon as possible. Please avoid the area if you can.”

National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST posted on X: “The #M6 southbound between J35 (#Carnforth) and J34 (#Lancaster) is closed due to a collision involving a jack-knifed HGV.

"“The #M6 south is now closed between J36 #KirkbyLonsdale and J34 #Lancaster due to a jackknifed HGV.

"This is to assist with diversions.

"A fuel spillage has also been reported.

“Emergency services are on scene.

"The closure is likely to be protracted due to the complex recovery.”

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