Police are appealing for information following a three vehicle collision on the A66 between Bridgefoot and Broughton Cross.
The collision was reported at 9:57am today (Sept 9) and involved Volkswagon Golf, a Scania HGV and a Volkswagon Caddy panel van.
The driver and sole occupant of the Golf was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Caddy was taken to West Cumberland Hospital for further assessment; his injuries are described as minor
The driver of the HGV was uninjured.
The road remains closed whilst officers carryout their investigations, road closures are in place at Clifton roundabout and Brigham crossroads.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 70 of 9 September 2025. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.