[E]mergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A689, close to the junction for the airport.
The collision happened at around 3.15pm today (16 Nov), and involved a Fiat car and a lorry.
A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: “The road is currently closed in both directions.
“Diversions are being put in place but people are asked to avoid the area if possible.”