One person has been taken to hospital after a collision on an A road opposite a North East Airport this morning (August 14). 

The North East Ambulance Service has confirmed that one person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A67 this morning.

The collision took place west of Oak Tree, directly opposite the entrance to Teesside Airport.

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Traffic was moving slowly after the collision before 8am outside the airport, causing delays to motorists.

A North East Ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called to a road traffic incident on the A67, outside Teesside Airport this morning (14 August) shortly before 8am.

"We dispatched one ambulance and one clinical team leader. One patient was taken to Darlington Memorial A&E Hospital."

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The Northern Echo contacted Teesside Airport, which confirmed that the collision was not causing disruption to anyone wishing to access the airport.

According to AA Traffic maps, the road is now clear and traffic is moving freely.

The Northern Echo has also contacted Cleveland Police for more information.