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M6 crash: Man dies and another arrested

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The man died at the scene of the crash on the M6 near Carlisle

A man has died in a car crash on the M6 in Cumbria.

It happened on the southbound carriageway at High Wreay, just before 20:00 BST on Monday.

The victim, who was in his 20s, died at the scene and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said the only vehicle involved, a white BMW, is believed to have joined the motorway at junction 42 before heading south.

Officers have appealed for information.

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