THE A66 was partially blocked in Darlington this morning after a collision between a motorbike and a car.

The incident between a Citroen C3 and a Kawasaki bike happened at around 9am close to the Northern Echo Arena near the A167 Grange Road / A67 Carmel Road South / Snipe Lane (Blands Corner).

The driver of the car received minor injuries and the motorbike rider was unhurt.

Both vehicles were cleared from the scene just after 10.15am.