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One dead in 'wrong way' M6 crash One dead in 'wrong way' M6 crash
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A man has died after being in a head on crash while driving the wrong way on the M6 in Cumbria. A man has died in a head-on crash while driving the wrong way on a stretch of the M6 in Cumbria.
Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Focus estate at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour when he collided with a people carrier at 1730 GMT on Saturday. Police said the dead man was driving a Ford Focus estate at speeds of up to 80mph when he collided with a people carrier at 1730 GMT on Saturday.
Three occupants of the people carrier, including a child aged four, were taken to hospital. The woman driver is said to be in a "serious" condition.Three occupants of the people carrier, including a child aged four, were taken to hospital. The woman driver is said to be in a "serious" condition.
The accident happened between junctions 41 and 42 near Southwaite Services.The accident happened between junctions 41 and 42 near Southwaite Services.
'Terrifying''Terrifying'
A spokesman for Cumbria Police said the silver Ford Focus joined the northbound carriageway at junction 43 and began travelling south.A spokesman for Cumbria Police said the silver Ford Focus joined the northbound carriageway at junction 43 and began travelling south.
It was seen racing down the hard shoulder prior to crashing two miles north of the services, "terrifying" other motorists according to police.It was seen racing down the hard shoulder prior to crashing two miles north of the services, "terrifying" other motorists according to police.
The occupants of the people carrier were taken to Cumberland Infirmary where the child has a broken arm and the woman is being treated for multiple fractures.The occupants of the people carrier were taken to Cumberland Infirmary where the child has a broken arm and the woman is being treated for multiple fractures.
A male passenger is reported to be uninjured.A male passenger is reported to be uninjured.
Police have appealed for anyone who saw the Focus being "driven erratically" on the M6 to come forward.Police have appealed for anyone who saw the Focus being "driven erratically" on the M6 to come forward.