RECAP- County Durham road reopened after being closed in both directions following crash

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• Good afternoon, welcome to this Northern Echo live breaking news blog.
• Peth Bank in Lanchester is currently closed in both directions after a crash as drivers are urged to find alternative routes.
• It’s Olivia Howlett here signing on to keep you up to date with this breaking story as it develops.
• If you have any more information about the incident and it’s safe to do so, please get in touch with me:
• Email: olivia.howlett@newsquest.co.uk
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