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Two people were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash in County Durham.
Emergency services were called to the A181 near the Wheatley Hill Service Station in Durham shortly after 10am on Friday, October 2.
Two people were taken to hospital for further treatment.
A North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) spokesperson said: “We were called to a road traffic incident near the Wheatley Hill Service Station in Durham shortly after 10am on Friday, October 2.
“Two patients were taken to University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) for further treatment.”
Police confirmed multiple cars were involved in the crash, however it is understood no serious injuries are believed to have been sustained.
A spokesperson from Durham Police said: "Police were called just before 9.55am today (October 2) following a collision involving a number of cars on the A181 near Wheatley Hill.
"Nobody is believed to have sustained any injuries during the incident."
Firefighters also attended the incident.
A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue said: “At 9.52am today (Friday), we received a report crash near the A181 Wheatley Hill junction, Durham Road.
"One crew from Wheatley Hill Fire Station attended. Crews left the scene at 10.44am.”