DRIVERS are urged to avoid the A590 near Newby Bridge following a crash.

The crash invovled two vehicles and is blocked in both directions.

Cumbria Roads Police said: "Road blocked on A590 in both directions at Newby Bridge following two vehicle road traffic collision. Diversion on B5277 via Grange-over-Sands, EB diversion A592 via Bowness/Windermere."