A key Cumbrian Road is blocked in both directions.
Traffic is at a stand-still on A596 from B5302 Wigton to Shaw Wood Road, Micklethwaite.
The blockage is being caused by a broken down lorry which is being repaired.
Police are aware of the situation.
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