Crash between BMW and Mercedes on Staindrop Road, Darlington

Police were called to the B6279, between Thornton Hall Gardens and Summerhouse, just after 8.40am. It is understood there was a collision between a Mercedes and a BMW. Get the latest news, sports, and entertainment delivered straight to your device with a subscription to The Northern Echo.

Click here [1][2] Durham Constabulary has said the road could be closed for some time. A force spokesperson said: “We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on Staindrop Road, Darlington.

“Drivers are advised to find an alternative route, thank you for your patience.” North East Ambulance Service said one person has been taken to hospital. A spokesperson said: “We dispatched two double crewed ambulances, one vehicle from our Hazardous Area Response Team and requested support from Great North Air Ambulance.

“We transported one patient to James Cook Hospital.”

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