Motorists are being advised to avoid Carlisle Road, near Brampton, following a three-vehicle crash.
A spokesman for Cumbria police said that it happened at around 8.15am.
A bus, a Citroen van and a Toyota car were involved.
Carlisle Road is currently blocked while the vehicles are recovered and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
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