A CRASH on the A19 is causing traffic delays this morning.
It is understood the collision happened on the A19 Northbound just before 5am.
One lane was initially closed from the A182 (Murton Interchange) to the B1404 Seaton Lane (Seaton Interchange), which is affecting traffic heading towards Sunderland and Newcastle.
All lanes have since reopened but traffic is still said to be moving slowing due to the earlier accident.
Picture: AA Traffic News
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