Traffic stopped on the M6 between Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale due to a vehicle fire
A vehicle fire on the M6 just north of Lancashire has stopped traffic this afternoon.
At 3:32pm, National Highways North West reported that traffic has been stopped on the M6 between junction 37 at Kendal and junction 36 at Kirkby Londsdale due to a vehicle fire.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.
AA Traffic Maps says that the vehicle fire was first reported at 2:33pm on the M6 southbound between junction 37 and 36.
At 2:30pm, it reported severe delays of ten minutes in the area but that has not been updated since then.
It comes during a day full of travel disruption in Lancashire.
Storm David had meant there were no trains between Bolton and Preston or Blackpool North and Preston earlier today.
Lines have now however reopened, although disruption is still expected early into this evening.
Lancashire Police also posted online: “Due to the weather we have had numerous reports of fallen trees and debris on the roads across Lancashire which has resulted in a number of roads being obstructed.
“Because of this, we’re advising that you take extra care if you are out and about and plan your routes accordingly.”
Further north on ther M6, the recovery an overturned lorry closed two lanes southbound between junction 42 at Carlisle and junction 41 at Penrith at around 1:30pm today.
National Highways an hour later reported that traffic was now being held, but by 3:13 traffic had resumed and all lanes were open.