A SECTION of the A590 was closed this morning after a series of crashes.

The incident occurred on Lindale Brow at around 12.16am this morning.

Police said that there was a number of collisions happening at the same time altogether involving three vehicles.

Two people in a Renault were taken to hospital as well as a number of people from a BMW.

A woman from a Toyota was also taken to hospital to be checked.

The condition of injuries suffered by those involved is currently unknown.

The road is now open.

Highways England said the road was closed in both directions.

A diversion was in place via the A592 and A591.