AN accident on the eastbound carriageway of the A66 between Sandy Leas Lane and A135 Yarm Road caused delays for motorists on Monday morning.

The accident, involving a white Audi A1, was close to the Eaglescliffe turn-off.

Traffic was backed up towards the Sadberge turn-off.

A broken down articulated lorry was also causing an obstruction on a roundabout on the A66 in the Darlington area.

All incidents have now been cleared and traffic has returned to normal.