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🕐 Last verified 13 Mar, 00:05

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StatusCleared
Severity (NH)Severe
RoadA66
DirectionWestbound
RegionNorth West
CountyCumbria
Category (NH)Accident
ReportedThu 12 Mar, 18:53
ClearedFri 13 Mar, 00:05
Lasted5h 11m
Road typeDual Carriageway
Speed limit70 mph
Weather🌧️ Moderate rain
ReferenceREF-23964051
Views103

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What National Highways say

A66 westbound between A67 near Bowes and A685 | Westbound | Accident

Location : The A66 westbound between the A1M and the junction with the A685 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 13 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 13 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.

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Is the A66 closed?

Not because of this crash. It cleared at 00:05 UK time on Fri 13 Mar. See the A66 right now.

What happened on the A66 on 12 Mar 2026?

Crash on the A66 westbound in Cumbria, reported at 18:53 UK time on Thu 12 Mar. Cleared at 00:05 on Fri 13 Mar.

How long did it last?

5h 11m, from 18:53 UK time on Thu 12 Mar.

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