A County Durham road has been closed following a crash this morning.

Durham Police have confirmed Fondlyset Lane, between Dipton and Harelaw at Stanley, has been closed following a crash on Thursday (April 18).

According to AA road maps, the road has been closed due to a crash both ways from Delight Bank to B6168 North Road.

They said the incident was first reported at 4:51am.

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A Durham Police spokesperson said: “Fondlyset Lane, between Dipton and Harelaw at Stanley is currently closed due to RTC.”

The Northern Echo have contacted Durham Police for more information on the incident.

The Northern Echo have also contacted North East Ambulance Service for more information on the incident.