THE A590 is now open both ways following an accident near Newland Garage this morning (Wednesday). 

Police were called at 7.13am to the incident which involved a Renault Clio, a Ford Transit and a Vauxhall Astra. 

The driver of a Clio, a man in his eighties from Barrow, was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. He is not believed to have suffered any serious injuries. 

Firefighters made the scene safe and used environmental equipment to clean diesel from the road.

The road was re-opened at 10am.