M6 northbound in Cumbria blocked by crash incident

Traffic is currently stopped on the M6 motorway in Cumbria due to a crash. The incident happened on the northbound side at Junction 44 around 8 PM. Emergency services, including police, are on the scene. They reported that it is a multi-vehicle accident. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes as the motorway will be blocked for some time. National Highways confirmed that traffic is held between Junction 44 in Carlisle and Junction 45 towards Gretna. Delays are increasing as emergency teams work to manage the situation. More updates will be provided as the situation develops.