A North East road was closed this morning following a two-vehicle crash.

The A197 was closed both ways after a crash near Pegswood earlier this morning.

Police later confirmed that it was a two-vehicle crash and emergency services attended the scene.

The road has now reopened and Northumbria Police have provided an update on the incident.

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A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Shortly after 7.45am today (Monday) we received a report of a two-vehicle collision on the A197 near Pegswood.

“Emergency services attended the scene. The road has since reopened.”

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