POLICE: The M6 is partially blocked due to a police incident Picture: Kris Tatum
DRIVERS are being warned of disruption on the A66 near Penrith.
Police were called to an incident near junction 40 just after 4pm today, which has partially blocked the road.
There are reports online that the delays are due to a crash.
However, a Cumbria Police spokesman said the incident was due to a person who suffered a medical episode at the wheel.
No further details have been released by police.
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