Chicken lorry crash blocks A684 near Sedbergh – avoid the area now!
Morning Muck-up on A684
Motorists face chaos this morning after a lorry packed full of chickens overturned at the bottom of Blackhorse, closing the A684 between Sedbergh and the M6. The smash happened around 6:00 am, leaving both the A684 and B6256 impassable.
Roads Sealed Off as Recovery Teams Swing Into Action
The lorry’s trailer is still blocking the A684, while the cab is stuck across the B6256. Emergency crews are on site transferring the load and recovering the vehicle. Thankfully, the driver escaped unharmed.
Traffic Diverted – Take Alternative Routes
- Drivers are being diverted at M6 junction 37.
- Both the A684 and B6256 remain closed with no reopening time yet.
- Officials urge the public to avoid the area until further notice.
Stay tuned for updates as clean-up and recovery efforts continue to clear the poultry pile-up.
