M6 diversions in place and motorway to stay closed for hours after lorry crash
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The M6 remains closed northbound between J36 (Kirkby Lonsdale) and J39 (Shap) after a lorry crashed and overturned this morning (Wednesday, March 2).
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene after the crash at around 5am.
Highways are also dealing with a large spillage as a result of the overturned lorry and say the road might need resurfacing.
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Hide AdThe northbound carriageway is expected to remain shut for the rest of the morning for recovery and repairs.
Diversions are in place for those drivers heading north.