THE public are being told to avoid Holker Street in Barrow because of a fallen tree.

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and Barrow Police are at Holker Street next to the Army Reserve Centre, where a tree has fallen and is leaning against the building.

The emergency services are asking people to stay away from that area and the road is due to be shut.

There have been reports of other incidents in the area, which the emergency services are responding too.

Superintendent Mark Pannone said: “We are getting a high number of calls about disruption, with trees down on some roads.

“We would urge people to be aware of their surroundings and take care.

“We would ask drivers to leave themselves plenty of time for travelling and to monitor local radio and websites for any travel information.

“Our advice to drivers is to slow down and to drive to the conditions you face.”
Supt Pannone added: “Cumbria Constabulary and our partner agencies, including Highways England and Cumbria County Council, will respond to incidents, prioritising the incidents based on their impact.”

Before starting your journey, please check your route.
You can keep up to date with the latest situation on the roads by visiting our Traffic Link Map: http://www.cumbria.police.uk/traffic-link-map

If you see any problems on the roads, please contact Cumbria Constabulary on 101 or if it is an emergency 999