London Road closed in Carlisle after serious road traffic accident

2 days ago

London Road in Carlisle has been closed both ways following a serious road traffic collision.
Emergency services are attending following an accident between Brook Street and Blake Street reported shortly after 7.30pm this evening. (Friday August 1).
Ambulances and police vehicles are in attendance
Traffic monitoring site Inrix said: "A6 LONDON ROAD - CARLISLE - BOTH DIRECTIONS - CUMBRIA
"A6 London Road in both directions closed due to accident from Brook Street to Blake Street."
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