A CRASH involving two cars left a woman and a child with injuries.

The incident occurred at around 2.20pm and involved a blue Mercedes and a black Fiesta. 

There were reports of slow traffic in both directions at Brow Edge Road, Backbarrow yesterday after the accident.

The first vehicle is believed to have collided with a wall.

Ambulance and police crews attended the scene and minor injuries were reported. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria police on 101.