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Two people have been taken to hospital after a vehicle overturned on the A1(M) in County Durham.
Police, ambulance and fire crews were all in attendance following reports of an overturned vehicle.
Two people were taken to hospital for further treatment.
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 2.43pm on Thursday, October 15 to reports of a road traffic incident on the A1(M) near Chester Le Street.
“We dispatched two ambulance crews, a clinical team leader, and a crew from our hazardous area response team to the scene.
“Two patients were taken to hospital for further treatment.”
The road remains closed and has caused severe delays of up to 92 minutes, according to AA Traffic.
A spokesperson for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service said: “At 2.42pm today (October 15) we received reports of a road traffic collision on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street.
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“One appliance from High Handenhold Fire Station attended the incident. Fire crews left the scene at 3pm.”
Durham Police have advised drivers to find alternative routes as the road will remain closed “for some time”.
The force has been contacted for more information.