ROAD police officers are said to be dealing with a collision on a village crossroads near Darlington.

On the Durham Roads Policing Unit Twitter site a short post, shortly after 11.20am, said simply: “We are currently dealing with a collision on the crossroads in Sadberge village - please avoid if possible.

“We will update when we can.

“Thank you!”

Darlington Road and Sadberge Road cross paths through the village, near the A66 Darlington to Stockton road.

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