THE A590 has reopened following a crash at Swarthmoor.

A collision involving two cars took place in the westbound carriageway in Ulverston Road, close to Fox Street, at around 5.30pm.

The section of the A590 was partially blocked while police attended the scene and vehicle recovery took place.

The vehicles involved were a Citroen C2 and a Renault Kangoo. The driver of the Citroen was checked over by paramedics which was passing by at the time of collision.