THE A66 was closed westbound between Sadberge and Long Newton after an accident involving a van and lorry.
The driver of the lorry, a 29-year-old man, was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees in Stockton with suspected rib injuries.
The accident occurred at around 2.45pm.
The road was closed between the A135 and A1150 junctions.
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