The A590 has been closed at Levens due to a serious accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian.
The road near Heaves Lodge is closed eastbound between the A5074 junction and the Brettargh Holt roundabout.
Queuing traffic has been reported and a diversion is in operation via the A6 eastbound.
One westbound lane has also been shut while emergency services attend the scene.
You can head to The Bay Travel Centre for all the latest information.
More to come.
Serious Collision A590 Nr Heaves Lodge, Levens.Vehicle & pedestrian. Closure in place E/B currently.Local diversions in place . Please avoid
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) March 1, 2016
A590 Collision. Road is closed E/B between A6 Levens and Brettargh Holt. 1 lane W/B closed. Services at scene and Diversions in place .
— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) March 1, 2016