A ROAD is closed in Carlisle city centre following a collision - with emergency services on scene.

West Tower Street is currently closed in both directions whilst police deal with a collision in the area.

Police cars blocked the road off to carsPolice cars blocked the road off to cars (Image: NQ staff)

Passers by have reported that multiple police, fire and ambulance vehicles are at the scene.

In a statement on social media, Cumbria police said: "A road closure is currently in place on West Tower Street, Carlisle following a collision. West Tower Street is currently closed in both directions.

"Closures are also in place on the road leading to and from Castle Way on to West Tower Street, Peter Street and Market Street."