Lorry crashes into Albert Road bridge (Image: UGC)
Traffic is building near North Road in Darlington after a lorry crashed into a bridge and blocked it.
A picture from the scene shows a large lorry hit the low bridge on Albert Road and collapsed, blocking the road.
The roof of the lorry has completely crumpled and collapsed.
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An eyewitness described how it was difficult for traffic to get around the blockage.
We have contacted Durham Police for more information about the incident.
More updates to follow.
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