SCENE: Traffic has been held on the southbound carriageway on the M6 between junctions 43 and 44 following a crash. Picture: Cumbria Road Watch
THE M6 near Carlisle has closed in both directions between junctions 43 and 44 following a 'serious' crash.
Cumbria Police have confirmed that officers are dealing with a 'major incident' on the motorway involving one police car.
Drivers heading north and south have been urged to take an alternative route while emergency services deal with the incident.
A spokesman from Highways England said the crash happened at about 2.10pm.
Police, fire crews, and the North West Ambulance Service are all on the scene.
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