A person was taken to hospital after a three-car crash in North Cumbria.

Cumbria police said it happened on the A69 Brampton Bypass and was reported shortly after 4pm on Halloween.

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A police spokesperson told the News and Star that the three cars involved were a silver Mercedes, a silver Volvo, and a white Volkswagen.

Ambulance staff were in attendance assessing the levels of injuries.

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A full road closure was not in place but the area was blocked as emergency services were present so drivers were advised that they may likely get stuck and should avoid the area where possible.

The police said later today that the road reopened at around 6.40pm and one person was taken to hospital with injuries described as 'minor' and 'non life-threatening'.