ROADS: A66 Appleby-in-Westmorland- Closed in both directions
The A66 is closed in both directions at Appleby-in-Westmorland, due to an accident involving six vehicles.
Emergency services are at the scene.
The accident is affecting traffic between Penrith and Barnard Castle, with diversions in place via Kirby Stephen.
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