A car and a motorbike have collided on the A69 near Greenhead.
The accident happened just before 1pm.
A stretch of the main route between Carlisle and Newcastle is shut westbound near Blenkinsopp.
It is closed between the B6318 and A6071.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route.
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