Road closed due to crash (Image: Cambridgeshire County Council)
The A66 is now closed in both directions in the County Durham area due to a crash.
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The incident is described as a serious collission between two vehicles, the road is closed at the A67 near Bowes and the A1M J53 at Scotch Corner.
Diversion routes are currently in operation according to National Highways.
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