A man has died following a two-vehicle collision on the M6 on Tuesday 7 April.

The man died in hospital on Friday 10 April as a result of his injuries.

The collision occurred at 1:12pm on 7 April approximately half a mile before junction 40.

The collision involved an HGV and a Seat Tarraco.

Anyone who witnessed or has dashcam relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 99 of 7 April 2026. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.