Category: Road Closure

POLICE DEALING WITH SERIOUS COLLISION AT CARLISLE'S MELBOURNE PARK | CUMBRIA

2/12/2021

Cumbria Police are currently dealing with a serious collision in the area of Melbourne Park on Melbourne Road, Carlisle.

Melbourne Park, Cumbria. Near the scene of collision

The authorities were alerted at approximately 15:00, today, Thursday 2 December 2021.

Officers are currently in the area and a cordon is in place.

The public are asked to avoid the area whilst officers conduct their investigations.

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STORM ARWEN CONTINUES TO CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ACROSS CUMBRIA | CUMBRIA

27/11/2021

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Hazardous adverse weather conditions are being experienced in Cumbria, as Storm Arwen continues to bring high-winds, rain and snow fall.

Cumbria Police are urging the public to remain vigilant, and to only undertake vital travel as roads and streets are made dangerous by falling trees and damage to electrical pylons and telephone lines.

Thousands of homes are currently experiencing power outages due to damage to powerlines. Electricity North West are working to bring power back to people's homes.

Cumbria Police report road closures, speed restrictions and urge for driving with caution.

The high winds have brought a number of trees down on roads and paths.

Confirmed reports of road disruption (due to the road being blocked), include:

A685 Grayrigg Village
A591 Hollins Lane, Burnside
Birthwaite Road, Windermere
A6 Selside
A592 Storrs Hall Hotel
A593 Ambleside
A593 Vicarage Road
A953 Coniston Skelwith Bridge
A685 Appleby Road, Kendal
B5282 Sandside Park Road
A684 Garsdale House, Sedbergh
A595 Grisbeck
A595 Calderbridge
A591 St. Johns In The Vale
Unclassified at Low Moresby
Unclassified Gate Mire Road at Summergrove
B5294 Rheda Park, Frizington
Swan Hotel, Thornthwaite
B6318 Netherby Road to Penton
A6071 at Heathersgill
Walton near Brampton (electricity pole down)
The C3007 at Thiefside
The A66 over Stainmore is closed
High roads such as Kirkstone Pass/Wrynose Pass/Hartside Pass are inpassable
The M6/J37 Northbound has a tree in the third lane
(This list is not exhaustive)

Drivers are reminded to always drive to the road conditions in front of them, potential hazards may not be as visible on the roads overnight and debris, trees and ice may not be obvious.

Who to contact (Cumbria area only):

If you find a tree down on a main road please contact Highways England on 0300 123 5000.

If you find a tree down on a minor road please contact your Local Council.

For power cuts contact Electricity North West on 105.

Please contact 101 if you need Police assistance.

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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A6 CLOSED NORTH OF PENRITH FOLLOWING ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION | CUMBRIA

17/9/2021

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A6 closed north of Penrith following road traffic collision.

Emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision on the A6 north of Penrith, which involved a motorcycle and a tractor.

The collision occurred just south of Milestone House.

An ambulance crew is in attendance and treating the motorcyclist at the scene.

The road is expected to be closed for some time and Cumbria Police eople are asked to avoid the area.

If you witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it, contact police referencing incident 115 of Friday 17 September 2021.

Investigators are asking those who were travelling in the area around the time of the incided to view their Dash Cam Footage if motorists have cameras installed.

Alternatively you can contact CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

At this time, there are no updates currently regarding extent of injuries suffered by the motorists.

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POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES TO A FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT - ROAD CLOSED | CUMBRIA

3/8/2021

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Police in Cumbria are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A590, near the junction leading to Bridge End Garage and the A5074, today (Tuesday 3 August 2021).

The collision, reported at 12:08, involved a cyclist and a van.

The cyclist, a man in his 80s, from Lancashire, sadly passed away at the scene.

The driver of the van, a man in his 20s, from Barrow, was uninjured.

Investigating Officers are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or who witnessed the incident to get in-touch.

Road closures have been in place and motorists have been asked to avoid the area if possible.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report it via the Cumbrian Police website or by telephoning 101 quoting incident number 86 of Tueday 3 August 2021 .

Alternatively those with details can contact CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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FUSEHILL STREET REOPENED | CUMBRIA

9/7/2021

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The incident on Fusehill Street, in Carlisle, has concluded.

The road has reopened.

There were no reported injuries.

The police would like to thank anyone affected by the road closure for their patience and understanding.

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ONGOING INCIDENT CAUSES ROAD CLOSURE | CUMBRIA

9/7/2021

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Police are currently dealing with an incident on Fusehill Street, Carlisle.

Police were called at 17:22 today - Friday 9 July 2021 - due to the concern for a person's welfare.

The road is currently closed, whilst emergency services attend the scene.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in not attending the scene.

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POLICE DEALING WITH SERIOUS COLLISION AT CARLISLE'S MELBOURNE PARK | CUMBRIA

STORM ARWEN CONTINUES TO CREATE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ACROSS CUMBRIA | CUMBRIA

A6 CLOSED NORTH OF PENRITH FOLLOWING ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION | CUMBRIA

POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES TO A FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT - ROAD CLOSED | CUMBRIA

FUSEHILL STREET REOPENED | CUMBRIA

ONGOING INCIDENT CAUSES ROAD CLOSURE | CUMBRIA

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