Motorists are facing heavy delays around Middlesbrough after a collision on the A66. A road closure in place on the A66 eastbound in Middlesbrough due to a collision between the Riverside Stadium and McDonalds.

Cleveland Police confirmed the road closure in a statement issued at 5.02pm on Thursday, November 27. Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.

Traffic service Inrix warns of "very slow traffic due to accident at B1541 Borough Road (Middlehaven Interchange)." This is adding to traffic that is often heavy at this time of day across the area.

We'll provide updates as we can below.

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