Car crashes into railings near the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle
Carlisle Police say they received reports at around 8:27 am this morning (Tuesday, July 8).
No injuries have been reported, and the incident is said to have caused some congestion initially.
A spokesperson for the NCIC said: 'We understand it was on the approach road from Newtown Road up to the hospital.
'It does not appear to have caused any major issues and is all clear now.'
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