THE A595 road heading towards Thursby from Carlisle has now re-opened following a serious road traffic incident.

The RTC on the A595 Thursby to Carlisle has now been resolved, road has re-opened and traffic is flowing.

Cumbria Police were dealing with the serious RTC on the A595 heading towards Thursby from Carlisle.

The road was closed while the Police with the incident. Police asked road users to "please consider alternative routes."