POLICE have launched an appeal for witnesses after a hit-and-run on the A590 which resulted in a car spinning into the crash barrier.

The crash happened at around 3.30pm on Tuesday February 14 on the eastbound carriageway of the A590 at Lindale.

Witnesses said a grey or green estate vehicle moved from lane two into lane one, crashing into another vehicle and sending it into a spin. The car then smashed into the crash barrier.

The estate vehicle failed to stop and drove away from the scene, leaving the other driver shaken with minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC David Knowles at Barrow police station or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.