SCENE: The crash occured on the Haltwhistle bypass road Picture: Google Maps
THE A69 is partially blocked following a crash involving two vehicles.
The incident, which happened near the Haltwhistle bypass road, is affecting traffic heading eastbound from Carlisle towards Newcastle.
Drivers are being urged to take care on the roads after a fuel spillage was reported near the scene of the crash.
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