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M6, M4 and M65 Remain Closed After Multiple Major Crashes

Emergency crews remain on site repairing barriers, directing traffic, urging motorists to avoid the affected sections.

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Overview

  • The M6 is shut in both directions between junctions 41 and 42 in Cumbria after a southbound lorry crossed the central reservation and overturned with no serious injuries reported.
  • A major collision on Monday morning has closed the eastbound M4 in Berkshire between junctions 13 and 12 as emergency services work to clear the scene.
  • The M65 remains closed between junctions 5 and 6 near Blackburn following a wrong-way car crash on August 9, and Lancashire Police are seeking dashcam footage to support their investigation.
  • Cumbria Police, Cumbria Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance Service and National Highways teams are coordinating vehicle recovery, barrier repairs and traffic diversions across all affected routes.
  • Motorists are advised to avoid the closed sections, follow published diversion routes and allow extra journey time while clearance operations continue.