Serious crash near Dipton
A MAN has been taken to hospital for treatment after his car left the road on rolled over near Dipton, north Durham, this morning.
Emergency services are dealing with the crash on the A692 between Dipton and the A693.
A police spokesman said: "A Vauxhall Vivaro has left the road for reason yet to be established and collided with a kerb before rolling over.
"Members of the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service extricated a man from the vehicle.
"He is not believed to be seriously hurt and has been taken to the Royal Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle for treatment."
The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene and was reopened at 12.50pm.
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