Posted on 09:24:00 on 23rd February 2021
The A596 is currently closed in both directions at Micklethwaite following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision.
Cumbria Police were called about the collision at around 8:40am this morning (23 Feb).
Cumbria Fire and Rescue and NWAS are also at the scene.
Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Road closures are in place at Kirkbride and Thursby roundabout.
Further details on the road closure and updates can be found here: https://www.cumbria.police.uk/Traffic/Traffic.aspx