One dead as crash closes motorway
Police say a single vehicle was involved in the crash on the M6 in Cumbria
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A crash on the M6 motorway has left one person dead.
Cumbria Police say a single vehicle was involved in the incident on the northbound carriageway at about 11:00 BST.
The road was closed between junction 36 and 38 to allow for investigations and the removal of the vehicle.
A police spokesman said: "The northbound carriageway is likely to remain closed for some time whilst police and partners continue their work at the scene."
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