No Evidence Found Linking M6 Diversion to A6 Crash in Cumbria
Cumbria Police have confirmed that a recent car and bus crash was not linked to traffic from a motorway diversion. The incident took place on the A6, specifically between Hackthorpe and Thrimby, during a significant motorway closure.
M6 Closure and Impact on Local Traffic
The collision occurred on Saturday while the M6 motorway was closed for the demolition of the Clifton railway bridge. This closure affects traffic between junctions 39 at Shap and 40 near Penrith.
Details of the Crash
- Location: A6 between Hackthorpe and Thrimby
- Date: Saturday (specific date not provided)
- Vehicles involved: A car and a bus
- Injured party: A male driver in his sixties
- Condition: Stable; injuries not life-threatening
Police Findings
According to police investigations, there is no evidence linking the crash to the ongoing M6 diversion. A spokesperson stated, “Initial enquiries indicate there is no evidence to suggest that the diversion or traffic resulting from the M6 closure contributed to the collision.”
Authorities continue to investigate the incident. However, they reassure the public that the adjustments in traffic patterns due to the M6 closure did not play a role in this unfortunate event.
