A66 Workington: Man and woman killed in two-vehicle crash

Image source, Cumbria Police

Image caption, A man and a woman in one car died at the scene, police said

Two people have been killed in a car crash on the A66 in Cumbria.

It happened on Monday just before 18:00 GMT between the Bridgefoot roundabout and Stainburn roundabout, near Workington, and involved two vehicles.

A man and a woman travelling in a blue Renault Clio were pronounced dead at the scene, Cumbria Constabulary said.

The driver of a red Volkswagen Golf was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with serious injuries and remains in a critical condition.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact them.

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