Pictures of flooding across North East as A1(M) closed

Motorists battled flooded roads and long delays as they attempted to commute to work on Wednesday (October 9).

A Mini left stranded on the A68. (Image: LANCE ANSELL/UGC) It came after heavy rain on Tuesday battered the region with drains in some areas unable to cope with the deluge of water.

Follow the latest on flooding across the region in our live blog

The A1(M) has been completely closed in both directions near Darlington with delays of more than one hour.

Major flooding on the A1(M). (Image: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS) One motorist said: "It's a nightmare. We've been stuck and have no idea what's going on. It's going to take me forever to get to work."

Parts of the A167 and A68 have been left flooded with water spanning the carriageway.

Flooding on the A68. (Image: D JACKSON/UGC) Water spanning the road near Hilton, County Durham. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT) A Mini driver became stuck in water on the A68 with the flooding passing door level on the car.

In Darlington Cocker Beck in The Denes was close to bursting its banks while rivers across the region have been running higher than normal.

Cocker Beck in Darlington. (Image: The Northern Echo)

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Police have been out closing roads and the council is assisting with attempting to clear away the flood water.

Durham Police and County Council have both been contacted for comment.