Environment Agency at scene of crash

Officials from the Environment Agency are at the scene of the A685 collision which occurred this morning and involved a lorry and a school bus.

A large amount of diesel fuel has spilt out onto the road from the lorry.

Motorists are currently being advised to use the following diversions as the road is still closed:

• M6 junction 38 Tebay southwards to junction 37, then A684 into Kendal and vice versa

For non-motorway traffic:

• B6260 from Tebay to Orton, then the B6261 from Orton to Shap Toll Bar, and from there along the A6 to Kendal, and vice versa