An A-road has reopened in both directions after a two-car crash this morning.

Police dealt with the crash on the A689 between Rushyford and the A1(M).

The eastbound carriageway was closed, but the westbound side remains open.

Anyone needing to travel from Rushyford towards the A1(M) is asked to find an alternative route.

Read more: LIVE: Major North East road closed after early morning rush hour crash

A spokesperson from Durham Constabulary said at 8:50am: "We’re currently dealing with a two-vehicle collision on the A689 between Rushyford and the A1(M).

"The eastbound carriageway is currently closed, but the westbound side remains open.

"Anyone needing to travel from Rushyford towards the A1(M) is asked to find an alternative route.

"Thank you for your patience."

A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We received a call to 999 at 07:42 to reports of a two vehicle road traffic collision on the A689. 

"We sent two emergency ambulance crews and took two patients to local hospitals."

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