Horse box overturns in M6 crash
Traffic is currently at a standstill on the M6 in Cumbria following an accident.
Emergency services are on their way to the scene, near junction 41 on the southbound carriageway.
It is believed a horse box has overturned.
Two lanes are reported to be blocked following the incident, which happened just after 6pm.
As a result, southbound traffic around junction 41 is backing up.
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