Motorists are advised to avoid the A684 between Sedbergh and the M6 after a lorry accident resulted in a road closure this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 am when a lorry carrying a full load of chickens overturned at the bottom of Blackhorse, blocking access between Sedbergh and the M6.
Officials have urged the public to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes until further notice. There is no estimated timeframe yet for when the road will reopen.
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Updates will follow as the situation progresses and recovery efforts continue.