The A66 in Cumbria is closed in both directions between the A6 at Penrith and the A685 at Brough following a serious collision near Warcop shortly before 04:30 this morning.
Cumbria Police are leading the response, supported by National Highways service partners. The road remains closed to protect the scene and allow police to carry out detailed collision investigation work.
The closure is expected to remain in place throughout the morning.
Following serious road traffic collisions, police are required to undertake formal collision investigations at the scene. National Highways supports this work by providing traffic management, and the duration of these investigations can vary depending on the complexity and scale of the scene.
Exit the A66 at the A685 Brough junction.
Turn left onto the A685 southwards to Kirkby Stephen and westwards to Tebay.
Join M6 northbound at Jct. 38 (Tebay)
Exit at J40 (Penrith) to re-join the A66 .
If this closure impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey.
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