Overview
- North West Ambulance Service says paramedics are at the site near the Cumbrian village of Shap with other responders assessing the situation.
- National Rail reports all tracks are currently blocked between Penrith North Lakes and Oxenholme Lake District.
- Avanti West Coast warns services on the corridor may be cancelled or face delays of up to two hours.
- Major disruption is expected between Carlisle and Preston for the rest of the day, according to passenger information updates.
- National Rail says TransPennine Express services are also affected through the area.