A second collision has taken place on the M6 this evening.
The collision is blocking two lanes of the southbound carriageway.
The accident took place between J40 at Penrith and J39 at Shap.
Highways England have said the two lanes are closed and Traffic Officers and Cumbria Police are currently at the scene.
It is understood there has been a 40mph speed limit set in the vicinity.
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