A66 shut in both directions and Wrynose Pass closed after six vehicles stuck on ice

The A66 is closed in both directions and motorists in Cumbria have been asked by police not to travel unless they have to after heavy snowfall hit the region overnight.

It comes as an amber weather warning is in place for Cumbria due to the snow.

Eden Police were called to support Kendal officers at Wrynose Pass after six vehicles got stuck on ice on Saturday 4 January.

The pass, alongside Hardknott Pass has been closed due to the weather conditions and drivers are still urged to take care on the roads.

The force said today that any motorists who are stuck could be on their own for a while as it is difficult for officers to travel to incidents in the snow and ice.

Westmorland and Furness Council have issued a list of information about road conditions in the area:

• A66 - Closed in both directions

• B6276 Brough to county boundary - Closed

• B6270 Nateby to county Boundary - Closed

• A686 Melmerby to Hartside - Passable with care

• A592 Hartsop to Kirkstone - Pass closed

• B5305 Skelton - Treacherous conditions reported

• A6 Shap and surrounding minor roads - Treacherous conditions reported

In the Cumberland area:

Cold Fell - Closed

Birker Fell - Closed

Hardknott Pass - Closed

Newlands Pass - Closed

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