THE M6 motorway had been closed in both directions due to an overturned HGV.

The incident, on the southbound carriageway, between junction 42 and 41 has brought traffic to a standstill.

Emergency services were called to the scene, about a mile from junction 41 for Wigton, at about 1.45pm.

Cumbria Police said the driver suffered no injuries.

The southbound carriageway was completely closed and two lanes of the northbound carriageway were also shut off.

The force is asking motorists to avoid the area while the incident is dealt with.