M6 reopens after 'serious' Christmas Day crash in Cumbria

The M6 motorway was closed following a crash in Cumbria on Christmas Night (December 25). Both the northbound and southbound carriageways were shut between Junction 41 and Junction 42.

The closures were first reported at around 11.35pm, with National Highways describing the crash as 'serious'. The motorway had reopened to traffic by shortly before 1am on Boxing Day and earlier diversions were removed.

A National Highways spokesperson said: "The M6 is now open in both directions between J41 Hutton-in-the-Forest and J42 Carleton following an earlier serious collision. Delays clearing well in the area. Have a safe journey and thanks for your patience."

A National Highways spokesperson said:

The M6 is now open in both directions between J41 Hutton-in-the-Forest and J42 Carleton following an earlier serious collision.

Delays clearing well in the area. Have a safe journey and thanks for your patience. "

A National Highways spokesperson said:

The M6 in Cumbria is closed in both directions between J42 (Carleton) and J41 (Hutton-in-the-Forest) due to a serious collision.

Emergency services including Cumbria Police are in attendance. National Highways Traffic Officers are also on scene to assist with traffic management.

Collision investigations are taking place and the road is expected to remain closed for several hours."

A National Highways spokesperson said:

The M6 northbound is now closed as well between J41 Hutton-in-the-Forest and J42 Carleton following a serious collision.

The southbound carriageway also remains closed.

Collision investigations taking place."

Inrix, the traffic data company, is now reporting the motorway is shut in both directions.

A diversion route is now in place as a result of the closure. Full