A Cumbrian Police Officer has tragically died following a collision today (26th Jan) on the M6.

A source told ESN that the police officer died at the scene and that no other vehicles were involved.

It is believed that the incident happened at around 14:00 hrs today between junctions 44 and 43.

The M6 is still closed between these junctions as a forensic investigation of the accident scene takes place.

The officer leaves behind a young family, and ESN understands that his wife is also a serving officer in Cumbria Police.

No further details have been released by Cumbria Police other than to confirm the time and location of the incident and that a police vehicle was involved.

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