THE A591 northbound has reopened following a multi-vehicle collision close to the junction with the A6, south of Kendal, earlier today.

A police spokesman said the collision involved at least four cars and that the occupants of a Fiat - a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s - were taken to hospital, although this appeared to only be precautionary.

The A591 northbound was blocked for a time but has now reopened.