Delays as lorry overturns on roundabout by A19 near Horden

What has happened

A truck has rolled over on the A1086 Thorpe Road at Andrews Lane, partially blocking the roundabout and causing congestion in the area, AA traffic maps show. The incident is understood to have happened in the early afternoon, with delays building on approaches to the junction and impacting the area throughout the day. Durham police said officers are currently assisting National Highways following an overturned artic lorry on the southbound exit slip road of the A19 at Little Thorpe, near Easington.

The driver is not thought to be injured, but the slip road is expected to remain closed while recovery work and clear-up operations are carried out.

Police and traffic advice

A Durham Police spokesperson said: "Officers are currently assisting National Highways following an overturned arctic lorry on the southbound exit slip road of the A19 at Little Thorpe near Easington. "The driver is not thought to be injured but the road is expected to be closed while recovery is arranged. "Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

Thank you for your patience; we will update you when we can." Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes while the vehicle is recovered. Police have thanked drivers for their patience and say further updates will be issued once the scene has been made safe and the road can be reopened.

Image from the scene

An image from the scene, seen by The Northern Echo, shows the lorry lying on its side on the roundabout, with the blue cab and white trailer sprawled across the carriageway.

Several responders can be seen standing next to the overturned vehicle, with damaged bodywork visible on the trailer as they assess the situation and prepare for recovery.