Hartlepool crash LIVE: Major road closed after early morning crash sparking traffic delays

The Westbound route of a major road near Hartlepool has been closed following an early morning crash.

Emergency services were called to the A689^[1], near Newton Bewley, following a collision on the A689 Westbound. A road closure has been put in place from Dalton Back Lane to A1185 (Seal Sands Roundabout) sparking slow traffic in the area.

Reports suggest the incident involved a small truck and a car - however, this has not yet been confirmed by authorities^[2]. AA Traffic News said: "Road closed and slow traffic due to crash on A689 Westbound from Dalton Back Lane to A1185 (Seal Sands Roundabout). Diversion via Dalton Back Lane."

Teesside Live has contacted the emergency services for further information. Follow below for updates.

References

1. ^{^} called to the A689 (www.gazettelive.co.uk)
2. ^{^} not yet been confirmed by authorities (www.gazettelive.co.uk)