M6: Traffic temporarily stopped due to crash near Penrith

National Highways North West are currently reporting approximately 1.5 miles worth of congestion on approach. Lane one has reopened on the M6. Lanes 2 and 3 remain closed for vehicle recovery and carriageway clear up works.

Two lanes are also closed on the M6 northbound between Junction 33 at Hampson and Junction 34 at Lancaster due to an overturned caravan.

There is currently approximately 3.5 miles worth of congestion on approach, causing delays of 30 minutes.