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A596 near Aspatria closed after serious collision

  • A crash involving a car and a lorry has resulted in serious injuries and the road remains closed both ways.
  • Cumbria police said the crash, on the A596 at Heathfield Railway Bridge, near Aspatria, was reported at 11.28am.
  • The driver of the car, a Ford Fiesta, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
  • The driver of the HGV did not suffer any injuries.
  • Anyone who witnessed the collision and is yet to speak to the police is asked to make contact.
  • You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting the incident number.
  • You can also phone on 101.

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