Emergency services are dealing with a road traffic collision on Castle Way in Carlisle.
Police were called at approx 8:50pm.
A car has crashed into the barriers heading towards Sainsbury’s.
The driver is reported to have fled the scene.
There is fuel on the carriageway.
No other vehicles are involved and there are not believed to be any serious injures.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route.