AN accident has led to the closure of the A19 on Teesside.
Highways England said the northbound carriageway has been shut between the A689 and the A179 due to a collision.
Traffic is being diverted along the A689 to Hartlepool.
Cleveland Police are on the scene.
There are unconfirmed reports of a car on its roof.
A witness wrote on Facebook: "Just witnessed scary RTA on A19, one car ending up spinning round on its roof and wrecked - only occupant fortunately walks away just a bit shaken with minor cuts- I feared a lot worse."
Highways England say the road is expected to be clear between 6pm and 6.15pm.
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