Police are dealing with a road traffic collision on the A595 near to The Highlands in Whitehaven.

Police were called today at 2.39pm following a two-vehicle road traffic collision.

A full closure is in place as emergency services deal with the incident.

Southbound traffic is being diverted through Whitehaven town centre by New Road.

Northbound traffic is being diverted through Inkerman Terrace.

Delays are to be expected.