Trailer Overturned near Shap and Penrith on M6 Leads to Road
24 December 2025

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Trailer Overturned near Shap and Penrith on M6 Leads to Road Closure,2024

Trailer Overturned near Shap and Penrith on M6 Leads to Road Closure,2024

Trailer Overturned near Shap and Penrith on M6 Leads to Road Closure,2024

Trailer Overturned near Shap and Penrith on M6 Leads to Road Closure,2024
  • The M6 in Cumbria faces partial closure due to a lorry accident, causing mud and fuel spillage across the motorway.
  • The incident occurred when the trailer of a vehicle overturned on the northbound carriageway between junction 39, near Shap, and junction 40, for Penrith, around 10:30 BST.
  • Cleanup efforts are underway, leading to the closure of one lane on the southbound carriageway.
  • National Highways reports severe delays of at least 90 minutes, implementing diversions to manage traffic flow.
  • Earlier in the day, another lorry incident occurred nearby, resulting in an HGV resting on the northbound entry slip road at junction 39 after veering off the main carriageway