One person has been taken to hospital following a serious crash in County Durham that has seen the road cordoned off and an air ambulance land near the scene.
Emergency services were called to Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland at about 10.20am on Wednesday (November 13), following reports of a crash on the stretch of road.
Police, fire engines, ambulances, and an air ambulance all attended the scene.
The North East Ambulance Service has confirmed that it sent multiple vehicles to the scene, including an air ambulance.
They confirmed that one person has been taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough.
A NEAS spokesperson said: “We received a call at 10.20am this morning (Wednesday 13 November) to reports of a road traffic incident on Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland.
"We dispatched an ambulance crew, a rapid response paramedic, and a clinical team leader, and received support from our colleagues at the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity and North East Immediate Care.
Durham Police has warned drivers and pedestrians about a diversion route.
A spokesperson for Durham Police said: "We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
"Colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service are also on scene.
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"The road is expected to be closed for several hours between Bob Hardisty Drive and Newgate Street.
"Both drivers and pedestrians are asked to find an alternative route."
The police have also warned people about speculating about the nature of the incident online.
The spokesperson added: "We would also like to remind people that anyone involved in road traffic collisions has a reasonable expectation of privacy and ask those taking pictures and video to refrain from doing so, posting or speculating online as to the circumstances. Thank you for your patience."
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