EMERGENCY services were at the scene of a crash in Newton Aycliffe last night.

The collision, which took place at around 9.30pm on Burnhill Way, involved a black Vauxhall Corsa and a grey BMW.

Burnhill Way was closed East bound towards the Jet garage for several hours due to the overturned Corsa blocking the lane.

Several police vehicles attended the scene.

It is believed the driver of the Corsa suffered minor injuries and was treated at hospital.

The overturned vehicle was recovered around 10.15pm and the road reopened at around 10.30pm.