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09/02/2012
Cumbrian Drivers Urged To Stay Off Roads
Drivers in Cumbria are being urged not to take to the roads unless absolutely necessary after a series of accidents.
Emergency services have dealt with nearly 100 crashes in the area caused by ice.
The A66 trans-Pennine route was closed for several hours after a number of lorries jackknifed near Stainmore. The M6 also saw a number of crashes.
The A66 was also the scene of a multi-vehicle accident near Penrith. There were no serious injuries reported.
It is understood that the majority of the 97 incidents occurred between 5am and 11am today.
A spokesman for the emergency services in the area said: "We have already experienced a higher number of road traffic collisions than normal in Cumbria and we are urging the public to take extra care whilst out on the roads."
(LB/GK)
Emergency services have dealt with nearly 100 crashes in the area caused by ice.
The A66 trans-Pennine route was closed for several hours after a number of lorries jackknifed near Stainmore. The M6 also saw a number of crashes.
The A66 was also the scene of a multi-vehicle accident near Penrith. There were no serious injuries reported.
It is understood that the majority of the 97 incidents occurred between 5am and 11am today.
A spokesman for the emergency services in the area said: "We have already experienced a higher number of road traffic collisions than normal in Cumbria and we are urging the public to take extra care whilst out on the roads."
(LB/GK)
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