A LORRY overturned causing traffic problems in Darlington.

Police say the incident happened at 1.20pm, close to the Burtree interchange.

Junction 58 sliproad was closed due to a spillage and the traffic was being dealt with by Highways.

The Northern Echo:

DELAYS: A lorry overturned causing traffic problems in Darlington Picture: Harley Deen

Bus services were liable to delay.

Arriva North East posted on Facebook: "Darlington services 1 and X1. We are receiving reports that a lorry has overturned between the A1M and Faverdale Grange towards Darlington.

"Currently we are getting past the scene but services may suffer delays and at some point we expect the road to be closed to allow recovery."