TRAFFIC is being diverted following a one-vehicle accident on the A66 in Darlington.

Darlington police said at about 1.25pm they were called to reports of an accident on the A66, in which a blue Suzuki had ended up on its side, blocking the eastbound carriageway.

The 76-year-old driver and his passenger are not thought to have suffered any injuries.

The road is closed in both directions between Blackwell roundabout and The Northern Echo Arena which the vehicle is being recovered and traffic is being diverted through the town.