EMERGENCY crews were called out to the A686 just north of Alston this afternoon after a one-vehicle crash.

The injured person was taken to hospital for treatment by ambulance but further details are currently unavailable. 

A Cumbria Police spokeswoman confirmed that a person was injured when the vehicle involved left the road just after 3.30pm.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the area.

The accident happened near to the road's junction with the B6294.

The road is expected to remain closed for about an hour.