A CAR flipped on its side in a three-vehicle crash near Darlington.

Police were called at about 9.10am on Friday to reports of the crash on the B6275, near the Summerhouse turn-off.

Paramedics were also called out. However, nobody is believed to have sustained any serious injuries.

The B6275 has been closed between Summerhouse crossroads and Piercebridge crossroads so the vehicles can be recovered.

A diversion is in place via Blind Lane.