A multi-agency training exercise simulating a serious traffic collision involving hazardous materials on the main A74 route between England and Scotland will take place in Carlisle on Thursday 6 September.
The training exercise, which is called Cascade V, will take place all day at the Auctioneers on Montgomery Way in Carlisle.
Cascade V is an entirely simulated tabletop exercise. There will be no 'on the ground' activity with all monitoring and off-site features simulated.
The exercise, which will test multi-agency response arrangements and the way cross-border agencies work together in an emergency, will start at 9.30am and is expected to last until 4:00pm.
Agencies taking part in the exercise include:
Amey Mouchel
Cassella
Cumbria Constabulary
Cumbria County Council
Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service
Dumfries & Galloway Fire & Rescue Service
Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary
Egertons
Environment Agency
Health Protection Agency
Highways Agency
North West Ambulance Service
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Stagecoach
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