Passenger suffers serious injuries in crash on M6 in South Cumbria

An investigation is underway into the collision between Shap and Kirkby Lonsdale last night

M6 motorway in Cumbria
Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 27th Oct 2024
Last updated 27th Oct 2024

Police are urging anyone who witnessed a crash on the M6 in South Cumbria to get in touch.

A blue Mercedes car was involved in a collision on the southbound side between Shap and Kirkby Lonsdale last night (Saturday 26th October 2024).

A passenger suffered serious injuries.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said:

"Police were called at around 9.40pm last night (26 Oct) after reports of a one vehicle road traffic collision on the M6 between junction 37 and junction 36 southbound.

"The collision involved a blue Mercedes GLC.

"As a result of the collision the passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"The motorway was temporarily closed whilst a forensic collision investigation was carried out.

"Anybody who witnessed the collision is asked to contact PC2462 Alun Masters or PS1929 Martin Bainbridge quoting log 248 of 26 October 2024."

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