THE A590 has reopened in both directions after a crash near Newby Bridge.

A single vehicle was involved in the crash at 12.37pm.

All emergency services were at the scene.

A person has been flown to hospital in a 'critical condition', a spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said.

The road was closed between Greenodd and Meathop roundabouts.

A diversion was in place along the A5084 and then onto the A591.

The road reopened around 4.30pm.