Two lanes are closed on the northbound carriageway of the M6 due to a vehicle fire.
The fire is between junctions 41 and 42, with lanes one and two currently closed.
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service are currently in attendance.
UPDATE: The road has now been cleared and traffic is returning to normal.
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