A SECTION of the A595 near Workington was closed for some time yesterday, after a three vehicle collision saw police and emergency services called out to the scene.

Cumbria police were called to the collision on the A595 between the Oily's pub and Stainburn turnoff after reports of a three vehicle collision..

Police arrived on scene after the collision was at around 4.35pm yesterday, April 9.

Ambulance were also on scene after North West Ambulance Service were called to one of the drivers who had reported chest pains, however police have said there doesn’t appear to be any serious injuries following the collision.

It is understood that the recovery of the vehicles had concluded by around 6.10pm.