AN EXIT ramp lane is closed at the A1 at the Darlington and Aycliffe junction following an incident, and emergency services are at the scene.

There are delays but traffic is coping well with the closed lane, on a two-lane exit ramp, on the A1(M) Southbound at J59 A167 (Aycliffe).

The accident was first reported at 12.34pm today, September 6, and emergency services are at the scene.