THERE has been rush hour disruption around Durham after two vehicles broke down on two routes into the city.

A lorry broke down on the A691, near Witton Gilbert, blocking half of the carriageway. 

Durham Police say they are on scene and are advising motorists to use another route if possible.

There was also disruption on the other side of the city, due to a car which had broken down on the Gilesgate roundabout, on the A690.

Police were called at 8.20am to reports of a car blocking the middle lane of the roundabout. 

It was moved at 9.28am.