The A19 near Seaham is closed after a serious collision late on Monday night. The road remains closed in both directions between the A1018/B1404 near Seaham and the A690 near New Herrington.

The collision on the northbound carriageway happened at around 11pm on Monday, November 24, with police, ambulance service and fire crews attending. The closure has been in place throughout the night with diversion routes in place.

AA Traffic reports: "Road closed and slow traffic due to crash investigation work on A19 Northbound from A1018 (Seaton Interchange) to A690 Durham Road (Herrington Interchange). Accident early this morning on the northbound side. Southbound has been re-opened."

National Highways reports that the incident is expected to clear between 8.15am and 8.30am on Tuesday, Novembe

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