One taken to hospital after 'serious' County Durham crash closes road

One person has been taken to hospital and a road is expected to be closed for several hours following a "serious" crash in County Durham.

Emergency services descended on Bishop Auckland on Wednesday morning following a collision in Newgate Street. Fire service and ambulance crews also responded to the crash, along with the air ambulance.

Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to find alternative routes as inquiries continue, with the road expected to remain shut for several hours. One person was taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough for treatment.

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A statement from Durham Constabulary said: "We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland. Colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service and County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service are also on scene.

"The road is expected to be closed for several hours between Bob Hardisty Drive and Newgate Street. Both drivers and pedestrians are asked to find an alternative route."

The force added: "We would also like to remind people that anyone involved in road traffic collisions have a reasonable expectation of privacy and ask those taking pictures and video to refrain from doing so, posting or speculating online as to the circumstances. Thank you for your patience."

As well as ambulance crews, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance also responded to the scene. A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 10.20am this morning (Wednesday 13 November) to reports of a road traffic incident on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland.

"We dispatched an ambulance crew, a rapid response paramedic, a clinical team leader, and received support from our colleagues at the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity and North East Immediate Care. One patient was transported to James Cook hospital by road for further treatment.”

Chronicle Live has contacted County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service for comment.