A woman has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A66 at Keswick.

Four vehicles including an HGC were involved in the crash, which happened around 12.30pm today (Wednesday, December 6).

A 60-year-old woman who was driving an Audi A3 was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle by North West Ambulance Service.

Paramedics also treated a 43-year-old Cockermouth woman who had been driving a Mini Cooper.

An HGV driven by a 22-year-old man and a Range Rover driven by a 59-year-old man were also involved in the crash.

Traffic was affected between A591 at Keswick and the B5322 Station Road at Threlkeld.

Witnesses are asked to email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call officers on 101.