Road closure on A689 following collision
Five people have been taken to hospital
A road closure is currently in place on the A689 between junction 44 of the M6 and the Houghton junction following a collision involving two vehicles this afternoon (23 May).
The collision occurred at around 1.45pm and involved a Volkswagen Crossland and an Audi Q5.
Five people have been taken to hospital, with some described as having suffered serious injuries.
The road is likely to remain closed for a number of hours whilst forensic examinations are carried out at the scene.
If you witnessed the collision and have yet to come forward, please contact police.
You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 110 of 23 May 2024. You can also phone on 101.