The scene of the tailbacks today
A CYCLIST has died after a collision with a HGV on the A19 near Wolviston.
Long delays are being experienced following the incident between the A689 and A1087.
The A19 Southbound was closed and police are at the scene.
It is affecting traffic from Easington in the north towards Billingham and Middlesbrough and diversions are in place.
The 53-year-old driver of the HGV has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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