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Stretch of M6 Cumbria Closed Due to Lorry Fire
National Highways said the load kept reigniting, forcing recovery crews to clear the vehicle and repair damaged tarmac.
- The southbound M6 in Cumbria reopened around 4:30pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026, following a major HGV fire that forced a closure between J36 for Kirkby Lonsdale and J35 for Carnforth.
- An HGV fire broke out Friday evening shortly before 11pm, causing significant tarmac damage that necessitated a closure lasting more than 12 hours.
- Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service remained on scene throughout Saturday to assist recovery agents, reporting the vehicle's load "keeps reigniting," which required extensive resurfacing works before reopening.
- Drivers faced 50-minute delays with queues stretching back three miles during the disruption, while National Highways implemented a diversion via the A6, directing traffic off at J36 and back on at J35.
- Separate repair works continue on other sections of the motorway, with National Highways reporting lane closures between junctions J37 and J38 independent of the fire incident.
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