Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A66 in Darlington this afternoon.

The A66 between Hurworth Moor and Blackwell experienced severe delays early this afternoon (November 3) following a crash just before 1:30pm.

Motorists were diverted away from the stretch of road whilst police and the ambulance service attended the scene.

(Image: Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO) Pictures from the scene show two ambulances and multiple police vehicles beside cars that had sustained damage in the crash.

The road has since re-opened and traffic is running smoothly.

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to a two-vehicle road traffic collision on A66, Darlington shortly after 1.30 this afternoon.

"We dispatched two double crewed ambulances and two patients were taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital."

Durham Constabulary has been contacted for more information.