A CAR overturned this morning near Kirkby Stephen causing congestion.

The A685 was partially blocked both ways between High Lane (Newbiggin-on-Lune) and A683 (Kirkby Stephen) from around 11am to 12.45pm.

The car is believed to have overturned due to hazardous conditions caused by the cold weather.

Police, Ambulance and Fire were on scene, which affected traffic between the M6 and Kirkby Stephen.

Nobody was thought to be hurt in the incident.