FIREFIGHTERS have been praised for their work in releasing casualties trapped after a horrific smash on the A595.

The collision happened on the A595 at Grizebeck near to the A5092 at around 6.45am.

Two saloon cars were involved and the road was blocked for almost two hours while emergency services rescued the occupants of the vehicles.

Fire crews from Ulverston and Broughton were called to the crash.

Ulverston watch manager Ian Westall praised the crews involved.

He said: "A road traffic collision involving two saloon cars occurred this morning at 0745 on the A595 between Grizebeck and Foxfield. Two appliances attended as well as the police and ambulance.

"One person was released prior to our arrival and firefighters had to release another using hydraulic cutting equipment and a Tirfor winch to separate the two vehicles. The road was closed for 1.5 hours until the vehicles were recovered.

"The casualties injuries are unknown but not thought to be life threatening.

"The firefighters and paramedics performed their roles to a very high standard and extricated the casualty efficiently and professionally in the minimum of time."

Staff at Millom Surgery told the Evening Mail a number of GPs had been stuck in the traffic which may lead to appointment delays.