One person has been cut out of their vehicle and others remain trapped after a serious collision involving two HGVs on the A66 at Crackenthorpe.
Emergency services were called at around 5.30am this morning to the incident, and the fire service said it had manage to cut one casualty out of their vehicle, but the incident is still ongoing.
The road has been closed between Penrith and Brough in both directions as emergency services remain at the scene.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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