THE A590 has been temporarily reduced to one lane by police as they reconstruct a fatal accident.

Officers from Cumbria police have closed lane two of the A590 near to Ulverston's Coronation Hall in a bid to learn clues about a previous accident that resulted in the death of 92-year-old Sydney Atkinson from Ulverston.

Police urged drivers to be patient in the area but said the "essential RTC reconstruction" was expected to be completed by 4.15pm.

A police spokesman said: "Temporary Lane two closure in place A590 Ulverston near Coronation Hall while we carry out essential RTC reconstruction. Expect to be complete by 1615hrs. Thanks to all for your patience #MSGVanguard #MSGHurricane"