The A6 has re-opened following a fatal collision between a van and a motorbike this morning.

Cumbria Police was called at 8.12am to a report of a road traffic collision involving a white 125cc Honda motorbike and a white Ford panel van.

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The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s and from the Milnthorpe area, died at the scene of the collision.

The driver of the van was uninjured.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forwrad.

A force spokesman said: “Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnesses the collision or the moments leading up to it.

 “They would also like to hear from anyone who has dashcam and was in the area.

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

“You can also phone on 101.

“Always call 999 in an emergency.”