A WOMAN was charged with drink driving following a multi-vehicle crash.

The smash happened yesterday (Thursday) on the exit slip road on A19 Northbound to the A66, near Teesside Park.

Emergency services attended the scene to deal with the collision, which was reported at 6.45am and caused rush hour delays in the area. 

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A 25-year-old woman has been charged with driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level is above limit.

Recovery of the vehicles was arranged, and the road was clear by 8.22am.

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