Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A6 at Heversham following a serious road traffic collision this morning (June 24).

Cumbria Police was called at 8.12am to a report of a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a van.

Police said the road is currently closed in both directions and likely to remain closed for ‘some time’.

People have been urged to avoid the area.

A force spokesman said: “Anyone who witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to it is asked to contact the police referencing incident 47 of 24 June 2022.

“You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit

“You can also phone on 101.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

“Always call 999 in an emergency.”