A ROAD has reopened following a two-vehicle accident.

A black Alfa Romeo and a Renault truck collided on the south-bound carriageway of the A167, south of Durham.

The crash happened at around 11.09am, around 200 yards south of the Cock o' the North roundabout.

The dual carriageway is closed between the roundabout and the junction at the Honest Lawyer, near Croxdale. 

The road was closed while vehicles were recovered.

A Durham Police spokesman said no-one is believed to be injured.