MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid the A66 by police who are dealing with an accident on the dual carriageway.
At least one heavy goods vehicle has overturned on the road to the east of Bowes village, near Barnard Castle, County Durham.
No-one is thought to have been seriously injured in the accident which occurred at around 7.30am this morning.
Drivers entering County Durham from the east have been advised to use an alternative route as major traffic disruptions are expected.
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