THE A590 is shut in both directions after a van overturned on the road this morning.

Cumbria Police are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the A590 at the turn off to Cark on the westbound carriageway. 

Both carriageways are now closed and alternative routes should be taken.

A police spokesperson said they were called at 7:30am and that the two vehicle involved were a Ford and a white van.

Both drivers are male.

An ambulance and a first responder attended the scene as well as police.

No injuries are reported on the police log as a result of the collision.