A DRIVER has died after a crash in Cumbria, police have confirmed.

At around 12.50pm on Friday, there was a serious road traffic collision on the A66 at Thornthwaite, Keswick

There were three cars directly involved in the collision; a Red Citroen C3 driven by a 40 year old female from outside the area; a Silver Renault Clio, driven by a 42 year old male from West Cumbria and a Green A Class Mercedes driven by a 56 year old male from the Cheshire area.

As a result of the collision the 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

An 18 year old male from West Cumbria was flown to Preston Royal Infirmary and a 56 year old woman, form Cheshire, was flown to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, both having sustained serious injuries.

A 9-year-old child was taken by ambulance to Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and is described as stable. 

Any witnesses who have not already provided details are asked to contact PC2443 Macleod of Cumbria Mobile Support Group on 101.