Passenger suffers ‘serious’ leg injury after A685 collision

The incident took place yesterday (Wednesday, February 25) on the A685 in the area of Ash Fell Road at around 3pm. The collision involved two vehicles, a campervan and a van. According to police, a passenger in the campervan was taken to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary with a 'serious' leg injury.

Police are now investigating the incident. A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 153 of 25 February 2026. You can also phone on 101.

"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."