A PEDESTRIAN was hurt and a road was closed after a trailer became unhitched from a tractor and damaged two parked vehicles.

The incident happened at about 1.20pm yesterday in Middridge, near Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, where the main road was closed for a few hours.

The pedestrian, thought to be a local man, was taken to hospital.

Witnesses are asked to call police on 0345-60-60-365.