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M6 Severe Active

M6 - Fire

3h ago North West England 5 views

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The M6 southbound in Cumbria is closed between J45 (Gretna) and J44 (Carlisle) due to a vehicle fire.

RoadM6

SeveritySevere

StatusActive

Started17:58, 16 Oct 2026

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17:58, 16 Oct · First report

The M6 southbound in Cumbria is closed between J45 (Gretna) and J44 (Carlisle) due to a vehicle fire.

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