The road is closed through Cleator Moor following a car crash.
Police were called at 12.20pm to High Street following the collision between a Honda Jazz and a Seat Ibiza.
The cars are in the process of being recovered.
Two ambulances also attended.
A police spokesman said there were no serious injuries.
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