THERE has been a road traffic collision in Hartlepool.

It has been reported there has been a road traffic collision on the A689 Stockton Road - near to the Dalton Piercy turn off, heading into Hartlepool. 

It is said that debris is scattered across both carriageways.

Emergency services were on the scene, including the Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance.

Police said the collision involved two or three vehicles after they were called at 12.48pm today (Tuesday).

Police are now appealing for witnesses and are asking motorists with dash cam to upload any footage which may show a red Audi convertible and a black VW Golf travelling from the A19 to Greatham between around 12.30pm and 12.50pm today.

The A689 remains closed in both directions to allow collision investigation work to commence and two men, aged 20 and 19 have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Inquiries into the collision are on-going. 

To upload CCTV/dash cam footage directly, please follow this link: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/dash-cam-appeal-following-serious-collision-a689-greatham

Any other witnesses are asked to contact Cleveland Police via the 101 number, quoting ref 49411.