THERE are reports of a number of crashes on the M6 after an ice storm made the road treacherous.
Highways England are currently dealing with several collisions on the M6 between Shap at J39 and Penrith at J40.
Driving conditions described as extremely hazardous between J39 (Shap) and J40 (Penrith).
More as we get it.
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