A66 closed in both directions

Police have closed the A66 Credit: PA

Emergency services are dealing with a one vehicle road traffic collision on the A66 eastbound near Brough.

Police were called today at 1.48pm and the road is currently closed in both directions.

Great North Air Ambulance were on the scene within eight minutes and have been assisting the emergency services.

Delays are to be expected as emergency services deal with the incident.

Visit the traffic link map at www.cumbria.police.uk/traffic-link-map to keep up to date with the latest situation on the roads.

The accident has closed the road for two hours, delaying holidaymakers and many motorists heading to Kendal Calling