Cumbria police declare major incident after heavy snowfall

Drivers urged not to make unnecessary journeys as cars stuck in traffic and some roads impassable

Cumbria police have declared a major incident and warned against unnecessary journeys after heavy snowfall on the county's roads, as freezing conditions hit the UK.

Police said a multi-agency response" is under way, with reports of cars stuck in traffic and some roads in the South Lakes area impassable due to the snow.